Name Change Canada
Everything you need to legally change your name in Canada — whether after marriage, divorce, or via your provincial vital statistics office. All guidance is Canada-specific and kept up to date.
Canada Name Change Guides
Change Name After Marriage
From marriage certificate to passport, Service Canada, CRA, ServiceOntario/ICBC and more.
Revert Name After Divorce
Reclaiming your previous name after divorce in Canada — province by province.
Legal Name Change (Non-Marriage)
How to legally change your name via your provincial vital statistics office.
Passport Name Change Canada
How to update your Canadian passport after a name change.
Gender Transition Name Change Canada
Legal name change during gender transition — vital statistics, CRA, passport.
The correct order matters
Many institutions require photo ID updated before they'll accept your name change. Follow this order to avoid blocked applications.
Marriage Certificate / Vital Statistics
Your foundational document — obtain certified copies before starting.
Canadian Passport (canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports.html)
Highest-value travel document — update before financial institutions. 5-year: $120, 10-year: $163.50.
Provincial Driver's Licence / ID
In person at ServiceOntario/ICBC/SAAQ/Registry Agent. Varies by province, $15-$90. QC: Forms in French.
Service Canada — SIN Update (servicecanada.gc.ca)
Your SIN number stays the same — only the name changes. Free.
CRA — Canada Revenue Agency (canada.ca/en/revenue-agency)
Update online via My Account or by calling 1-800-959-8281. QC: Revenu Québec also.
Provincial Health Card
Update OHIP (ON), MSP (BC), AHCIP (AB), RAMQ (QC), etc. at your provincial health office.
Elections Canada (elections.ca)
Free, can update online. Required if you're registered to vote.
Employment Insurance (servicecanada.gc.ca)
Optional — update if receiving EI benefits.
RRSP / TFSA / Workplace Pension
Contact your pension provider to update registered accounts.
Banks & financial accounts
All accounts — chequing, savings, credit cards, RRSP, TFSA, mortgage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get your free Canada checklist
Personalised to your situation — every institution you need to notify, in the right order.
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NameFlow provides guidance and organisational tools and is not a legal service. Information is for general guidance only and may vary by region.