How To Change Last Name In Psa After Marriage?

If your last name on your PSA birth certificate has errors, such as blurred, misspelled, or missing, you need to have it corrected as soon as possible. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) prescribes solutions for these types of errors, including using a hyphenated surname, using your husband’s surname, or using your husband’s full name.

To update your social security card, you must compile all required documentation, including legal proof of name change, such as a certified marriage certificate or a court order. Illegitimate children must use the surname of the mother under Art. 176 of the Family Code. You can also change your name when renewing a certain document, such as a driver’s license.

To change your last name on your bank accounts and credit union accounts, you must visit a branch office with an updated photo ID (driver’s license or passport) and your marriage certificate. You can also request a copy of your PSA marriage certificate from the PSA or a certified true copy of your certificate of marriage with a PSA stamp.

Filing a petition for correction of entry/ies through RA 9048 is to be filed at the Local Civil Court. If you need it immediately, you must bring a copy of your PSA marriage certificate.

In summary, changing your last name in your passport after getting married, anulled, or widowed is not necessary but can be done through various administrative corrections.


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How to correct name in marriage certificate Philippines?

My name on the marriage certificate is misspelled. What should I do? File a petition to correct the entries at the LCRO where you registered your marriage certificate. Once you’re married, you need a PSA marriage certificate. After getting married in a church or through civil rights, you are now married. You need a marriage certificate to change your status. It is a legal document. A PSA marriage certificate is often needed for important transactions like opening a bank account, getting life insurance, and claiming a pension.

If you need a copy of this document, here’s how to apply.

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How to change wrong name in marriage certificate Philippines?

File a verified petition at the local civil registry office where your marriage certificate was registered. If you don’t live near that office, file at your current residence. If you live abroad, file at the nearest Philippine Consulate.

Requirements for Filing a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error The law says how the petition for correction of clerical error should be written. Here are the basic requirements:

Can I use my maiden name and married name?

6. You can use two names. You can keep your maiden name for work or professional reasons and use your married name for social or family reasons. You can use a different name at work even if you’ve changed your name by deed poll. At work, nothing will change unless you ask for it. If you’re self-employed, you’ll be trading as your old name.

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How to change surname after marriage?

7. Check if you need a deed poll. A marriage certificate lets you take your partner’s last name or your own. It also lets you use double-barrel surnames, with or without a hyphen, in any order you want. “A deed poll is needed if you want to create a new surname or add or remove a middle name,” says Cecile.

8. Tell your employer. Tell your employer about any name changes and how you will communicate professionally. Tell your employer about any changes to your email address, payslips, etc. Tell your colleagues if you don’t plan to change your name to avoid awkwardly addressed cards and gifts!

How do I change my name at PSA?

If the first name on the birth certificate is different from the first name used, the first name on the birth certificate can be changed by filing a petition for a name change under R.A. 9048.

Should I take my husband’s last name?

This is no longer the case. Most women still take their husband’s name, but it’s just tradition. Many women don’t take their husbands’ names. Up to 20% of women keep their maiden names when they marry. Some women add their husband’s name to their own, creating a double-barreled name. Some women take their husband’s name but keep their maiden name as a middle name. Today, we’ll discuss how to change your name when you get married. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of keeping your maiden name or changing it. What are my options for changing my name after marriage? Women no longer have to take their husband’s name after marriage. You can do whatever you want. You have many choices about your name. Don’t change your name. Keep your maiden name and change your title to Ms. or Mrs. instead of Miss. Take your husband’s name and get rid of your former surname. Take your husband’s name and keep your maiden name as a middle name. If you were Sue Love Smith, you would be Sue Love Smith. Double-barrel your name with your husband’s. You’d be Sue Love Smith (with or without a hyphen). Mesh your name with your husband’s. You do this together. If your last names are Hudson and Thomas, you could become Mr. and Mrs. Thomson. Choose a new name. You and your husband can choose a new name for your new family.

Do I have to change my name on my passport after marriage in Philippines?

If you are a married woman, you can renew your passport and use your married name by showing a marriage certificate and IDs with your husband’s last name. Can I still use my maiden name in my passport even though I am married? Yes, as long as you haven’t used your married name in a previous Philippine passport. You may need to submit a marriage certificate if you are updating your marital status from single to married.

How much does it cost to change your last name in the Philippines?

Documents. A certified copy of the birth record with the entry to be corrected; at least two documents supporting the correction, like baptismal certificates, voter affidavits, employment records, GSIS/SSS records, medical records, business records, driver’s licenses, insurance, land titles, certificate of land transfer, bank passbooks, NBI/police clearances, civil registry records of ancestors; a notice or certificate of posting; and a fee of one thousand pesos (P1,000.00) for filing. A fee of $50.00 or the equivalent in local currency is required for petitions filed abroad. Other documents may be required by the civil registrar.

How can I change my surname in Philippines?

Talk to a lawyer. It’s harder to change your last name in the Philippines than your first name. You can do it by court order from your city’s Regional Trial Court if you have a good reason and provide the right documents.

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Is it required to change surname after marriage in the Philippines?

No. A married woman can use her husband’s last name, but she doesn’t have to. Married women can keep their maiden name or:

Use her maiden name and her husband’s last name; or, use her husband’s last name; or, use her husband’s full name with “Mrs.” before it.

I’ve already used my husband’s last name on my ID and other documents. Can I use my maiden name again? While there is no general rule against changing your name after marriage, some laws limit when you can do this. For example, Republic Act No. 8239 or the Philippine Passport Act of 1996.

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How to register marriage in the Philippines if married abroad?

If you marry outside the Philippines, you must register your marriage with the Philippine Foreign Service Post (Embassy or Consulate) of the country where you married. Submit a marriage form in triplicate. Download and print the form on legal paper.


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