Name Change/Birth Certificate

[bluebird74 34]

I APOLOGIZE FOR DOUBLE POSTING THIS - I figured it most likely should have been posted as a new topic in the first place.

My question: do I include my wife's birth certificate (Non-UK) along with legal translation, in my initial I-130 package? The list of required documents doesn't mention that - just her passport, but I want to make sure I don't miss anything.

One other thing that caught my attention, is the mention of Statutory Declaration of 1835 for change of name in the UK or Court Order for petitioner and beneficiary (if applicable). This is mentioned in the CHECKLIST for I-130 under the list of document order under which they should be submitted. What does it mean exactly and what makes this applicable to my case? We got married in the UK and she will take on my Last Name. Thing is, how do I actually go about changing her name to mine? The only thing I was told was, that our marriage certificate gives me the right to ask for legal change of name at all institutions (e.g., NHS, HMRC, banks). This is a bit confusing, for I thought you actually have to sign something at the Registry Office if your wife to take on you Last Name.