After getting married, you can keep or change your last name - it is your choice.
Your marriage certificate shows you got married but does not say what name you will use.
You may wish to:
- keep your original last name
- use your husband's or wife’s last name
- use both last names together
There is no central place to change your name following a marriage. Your marriage certificate is the proof that your name has changed.
You can change your name with each organisation.
To do this:
- write a letter saying what you want your new name to be
- include a copy of your marriage certificate
Send both to places like your bank and employer.
If you change your last name, you will need to get a new passport