Can I use maiden name and married name?

Hyphenate your name with your spouse's.

As we discussed in length above, hyphenation will allow you to keep your maiden name while still adding your spouse's. Many spouses choose hyphenation because they feel it's the best of both worlds because they don't lose their name and they're able to take their spouses.

Can you legally have two last names?

Answer: As long as you can submit an original or certified copy of the marriage certificate documenting the use of two last names without the hyphen, then you can have them both on your passport.

Can I have two last names after marriage?

A hyphenated last name is when you and your spouse combine both of your last names with a hyphen. This is also called a double surname. In many states, when you fill out your application for your marriage license, you'll be writing your intended married name on that application.

How do you write a married woman with a maiden name?

For married women keeping their maiden name, use her first name and maiden name and her spouse's first and last name. Emily Post advises using Ms. in this case. For women who are engaged and those living with a spouse, use Ms.

What do you call a married woman who keeps her maiden name?

The prefix Mrs., pronounced missus, is used to describe any married woman. Today, many women decide they want to keep their last name instead of taking their husband's. These women are still referred to as Mrs. A widowed woman is also referred to as Mrs., out of respect for her deceased husband.

Can I use maiden name and married name?

Am I still a Mrs if I keep my maiden name?

If you're keeping your maiden name, you can go by "Ms." instead, or stick with "Mrs." as in "Mr. Smith and Mrs. Brown." You can also go by "Ms." if you'd rather your title of respect not be associated with your marital status at all.

What happens if you don't change your last name after marriage?

A woman can choose if she wants to continue with the surname she has been living with throughout her life, replace her existing surname with that of her husband's or add her husband's surname to her existing one. It is completely her choice, and no law in India demands a woman to change her surname after marriage.

Why would a woman keep her maiden name?

For some women, keeping their surname is preserving the personal and familial identity they have always had, Carr said. “That could be tied to their parents, tied to their ethnic or racial heritage – names are very meaningful.”

How to address when husband and wife have different last names?

How do you address a married woman with a different last name?

How does it work with 2 last names?

Traditionally, the first surname is paternal and comes from the father, while the second surname is maternal and comes from the mother. In recent years, some countries have allowed parents to alter the order of surnames for their children, but in historical records paternal surnames generally precede maternal names.

Can I use my husband's last name without legally changing it?

After you are married, or have signed and filed the Use of Common-Law Spouse's Last Name Statutory Declaration form, you do not need to apply for a legal name change.

Which last name goes first when married?

You can go the "traditional" route and list your "maiden" name first, or you could choose to list your new last name first, followed by your original last name. Some couples decide to have both partners change to the hyphenated last name, as a show of unity and equality.

Can I hyphenate my maiden and married name?

Hyphenate your name with your spouse's.

As we discussed in length above, hyphenation will allow you to keep your maiden name while still adding your spouse's. Many spouses choose hyphenation because they feel it's the best of both worlds because they don't lose their name and they're able to take their spouses.

What are the disadvantages of having two last names?

How many names can you have on a social security card?

The SSN card has two lines for the NH's name with 26 spaces on the first line for the NH's first and middle names and 26 spaces on the second line for the last name and suffix, if any. Neither the first or last names shown on the SSN card should be reduced in length, unless it exceeds the 26-character limit.

Why do females change their last name when married?

The tradition of women changing their last names to match their husbands' has its origins in the property transfer that took place upon marriage, Scheuble said. Essentially, women went from being part of their parents' family to becoming their husbands' property.

Do I have to take both of my husband's last names?

10 Still, research shows that highly educated, high-earning women are more likely to keep their names after marriage. Whether a woman keeps her name or uses her partner's after marriage is a matter of personal preference, and today, there are no legal issues with doing either.

Can I legally keep my maiden name?

You're legally allowed to keep your maiden (or current) name for work or professional reasons, and use your new married name socially or for family-related purposes.

Do I need to change my name after marriage?

Your marriage certificate is a record of your marriage, not your new name or your title. Just because you marry doesn't mean that you automatically take a husband's name or that you are now a 'Mrs'. You have the right to choose the name you want.

Can I keep my maiden name on my passport after marriage?

If you want to apply for a post-dated passport in your new name, but you want to continue to use your maiden name for professional purposes, you should make a statement at section 8 of the application form and we will add a note on the observation page of your passport showing your maiden name.

How should married couples names appear on checks?

Use the couple's pre-married or maiden names.

Post advises that guests write both of the couple's names on the check because not only does it allow either person to cash the check, but it also is a gift for the couple, so it makes sense to put both of their names on it.

Is your full name on your Social Security card?

Beginning with cards printed on 09/08/07, the NH's first and middle name are always printed on the first name line on the SSN card, and the last name and suffix, if any, are always printed on the second name line on the SSN card.

How do you combine last names for marriage?

In most states, you have the option to take your spouse's last name, hyphenate your last names, use two last names without a hyphen, or move your maiden name to your middle name and take your spouse's last name.

Do I legally have to use my married name?

Do I have to take my spouse's name? Put simply, you don't! There is no legal requirement to do so. You can be legally married and still retain your surname.