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Updating PR card - legal name change after marriage

jane212

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Jun 12, 2016
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Hi all,

I have become a PR before marriage but I recently got my passport updated to reflect the name change. However, I added my husband's last name to my maiden name so I haven't changed it entirely.

I've read that I need to update my PR card (apply for a new card) but I will be travelling in 3 weeks and I don't want to apply for a travel document. Ideally, I want to renew my PR card after I came back to Canada. Would I be able to enter Canada with a PR card that only has my name as "Jane X.." while my new passport shows my name as "Jane X.. Y..." ? I also have my previous passport as a proof so it's clear that I am the same person. Still I am a bit worried. Has anyone experienced this?

Thank you very much in advance.
 

PMM

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Hi all,

I have become a PR before marriage but I recently got my passport updated to reflect the name change. However, I added my husband's last name to my maiden name so I haven't changed it entirely.

I've read that I need to update my PR card (apply for a new card) but I will be travelling in 3 weeks and I don't want to apply for a travel document. Ideally, I want to renew my PR card after I came back to Canada. Would I be able to enter Canada with a PR card that only has my name as "Jane X.." while my new passport shows my name as "Jane X.. Y..." ? I also have my previous passport as a proof so it's clear that I am the same person. Still I am a bit worried. Has anyone experienced this?

Thank you very much in advance.

1. Carry a copy of your marriage certificate.
 
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Hi all,

I have become a PR before marriage but I recently got my passport updated to reflect the name change. However, I added my husband's last name to my maiden name so I haven't changed it entirely.

I've read that I need to update my PR card (apply for a new card) but I will be travelling in 3 weeks and I don't want to apply for a travel document. Ideally, I want to renew my PR card after I came back to Canada. Would I be able to enter Canada with a PR card that only has my name as "Jane X.." while my new passport shows my name as "Jane X.. Y..." ? I also have my previous passport as a proof so it's clear that I am the same person. Still I am a bit worried. Has anyone experienced this?

Thank you very much in advance.
As someone who has recently updated his PR card due to name change, my 2 cents would be for you to send in your application to renew your PR card and travel outside. You can keep your existing card with you which can be used with you to enter back to Canada. Make sure to carry your marriage certificate and any other document supporting this name change.