Name Change on Passport

[AlinaH 38]

I was planning on changing my name on Canadian passport so I booked flights in my married name. The same one that's on my Greencard. Now I'm thinking that I'd rather save the money until it comes up for renewal in 5 years. But since I already booked my flights in my married name, do I HAVE to change it, or can I carry my old passport, my greencard, and my marriage certificate?

Thanks!

[shoelace 0]

I've been looking into the process of how to change my last name on my passport for when the time comes, and everything I've read states you MUST change your name on your passport if you plan to travel with that name. AKA that you booked your flight in your married name, your passport should read the same or chances are that you won't be able to get on that flight. Let me know though, I'm curious too!!

[Ben and Jill 37]

I was planning on changing my name on Canadian passport so I booked flights in my married name. The same one that's on my Greencard. Now I'm thinking that I'd rather save the money until it comes up for renewal in 5 years. But since I already booked my flights in my married name, do I HAVE to change it, or can I carry my old passport, my greencard, and my marriage certificate?

Thanks!

The name on your ticket HAS to match whatever is on your passport...it's a TSA requirement. You will need to change it. It's better to get it done and overwith anyway. I know it's expensive though. I still have to change mine as well before we travel out of the country.

[AlinaH 38]

Ok I was just looking into it more.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/acceptable_documents.shtm

"Non-US/Canadian citizens are not required to carry their passports if they have documents issued by the U.S. government such as Permanent Resident Cards. Those who do not should be carrying their passports while visiting the U.S."

I think since I have a Green card in my married name, than that will count as my ID that matches my ticket.

Now, I think if I was flying in and out of Canada, I'd probably want my name changed on my CAD passport, but since I'm flying in and out of the US I should be ok with the ID they've issued me.

Anyone think that's not correct?

[Ben and Jill 37]

Ok I was just looking into it more.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/acceptable_documents.shtm

"Non-US/Canadian citizens are not required to carry their passports if they have documents issued by the U.S. government such as Permanent Resident Cards. Those who do not should be carrying their passports while visiting the U.S."

I think since I have a Green card in my married name, than that will count as my ID that matches my ticket.

Now, I think if I was flying in and out of Canada, I'd probably want my name changed on my CAD passport, but since I'm flying in and out of the US I should be ok with the ID they've issued me.

Anyone think that's not correct?

Yes, you should be fine if traveling within the states. That's correct.

[AlinaH 38]

Yes, you should be fine if traveling within the states. That's correct.

Sorry, correction, I'm flying out of the States to Mexico, and then back into the States. Does that make a difference?

[Ben and Jill 37]

Sorry, correction, I'm flying out of the States to Mexico, and then back into the States. Does that make a difference?

My educated guess would be, yes, it will make a difference (someone can correct me if I am wrong). I would change it now...it's going to have to be done sooner or later. My passport is fairly new (issued in 2010)...and I still have to change my name, ughhhhh. I feel like I just went through getting it!

Edited May 10, 2012 by Ben and Jill

[AlinaH 38]

Ok I decided to look on my airlines policy and it says this:

Before Your Trip - Travel Documents

"One non-expired government-issued photo ID, such as:

Driver's License

State ID Card

Military ID Card

Passport

Resident Alien Card

Native American Tribal ID

Photo Employment ID issued by county, state, or federal agency

Two pieces of ID (no photos required), one of which is non-expired government-issued, such as:

Social Security Card and Credit Card

Goverment-issued Birth Certificate and Health Club Membership Card

Voter Registration Card and Check Cashing Card

Airman's Certificate and Other Airline ID"

So I think I'll be ok

Thanks for helping me work through it!

EDIT: Actually that's for domestic flights. UGH ok I'm just going to change it.

Edited May 10, 2012 by AlinaH

[Ben and Jill 37]

LOL, yes, you will need your Passport because it's out of the country. UGH, I know. You'll be happy you changed it sooner rather than later ~ it's all good. Have a fun trip!

[ghall 0]

I have the same problem.The name on my passport is my maiden name and the name on my residance card is my married name.I still haven't buy a ticket but I plan to do it soon and I intend to use my maiden name,as it is on the passport.When I go to my country I will issue new passport with my married name and I will request to keep my old pass under which my ticket will be.I will bring with me my marriage certificate in which both names are written.Also I would like to mention that I kept my whole name and added with dash my husband last name(ex. Sue Gary Smith to Sue Gary Smith-Jones) Do you think it will be a problem to enter USA as my ticket will be under my maiden name and my residance card is under my married name? Thanks in advance for the answers:)

[pddp 240]

Check out this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__st__1695__p__4135806#entry4135806

[rocks 494]

I went overseas with my passport in my maiden name and it was not a problem. You will need to take your marriage certificate with you so that when you re-enter USA and you have to show your GC, they can match it up with your maiden name on the passport/marriage certificate.

Edited May 19, 2012 by rocks