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The choice of taking the last name of the person you’re marrying doesn’t apply to common-law relationships. This is because [https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/stat/rsbc-1996-c-328/latest/rsbc-1996-c-328.html#sec3_smooth the law involved only mentions name changes after marriage]. Common-law spouses can keep their own last name or apply for a legal name change. | The choice of taking the last name of the person you’re marrying doesn’t apply to common-law relationships. This is because [https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/stat/rsbc-1996-c-328/latest/rsbc-1996-c-328.html#sec3_smooth the law involved only mentions name changes after marriage]. Common-law spouses can keep their own last name ''or'' apply for a legal name change. | ||
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==Applying for a legal name change== | ==Applying for a legal name change== | ||
For a name change that requires you to make an application, here are the steps involved. | |||
===Step 1. Make the application=== | ===Step 1. Make the application=== | ||
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===Step 2. Get a criminal record check=== | ===Step 2. Get a criminal record check=== | ||
In support of your name change application, you must get a certified '''criminal record check'''. This has to happen '''within 30 days''' of applying for the name change. The process starts with getting your fingerprints taken. Contact your local police or [ | In support of your name change application, you must get a certified '''criminal record check'''. This has to happen '''within 30 days''' of applying for the name change. The process starts with getting your fingerprints taken. Contact your local police or [https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/criminal-record-checks the RCMP] for information on getting a certified criminal record check. | ||
===Step 3. Certificate of change of name=== | ===Step 3. Certificate of change of name=== | ||
