Passports and name changes

Airlines just look to make sure the ticket name and passport name match. If you're not using your passport for more than that, then should be ok.

View quoted message That is good to know thank you!

It worked out for me because I was married in August 2017 and my passport was expiring in November 2017. So I did wait and then I got my new documents after the wedding. What I can tell you, is to get your name changed on your passport you will need another document to support the name change such as a driver's licence so get that changed first. You will of course need the marriage certificate as well as another form of proof in both cases.

Keep your name for the ticket purposes until your married. My husband just changed his last name on all his documents and the same for the passport too. It will be done soon since mine has expired for 2 years now.

You should discuss this with a lawyer. Different places/passports have different implications.

That’s what I also know. If your passport name matches the ticket name, you will be fine. However, I guess it wouldn’t hurt bringing your marriage certificate with you, just in case.

however I would be interested in the process of changing your name. I do not want to completely change mine, but the both of us have decided that of we dichange names, one should get the last name of the other both ways.

When I renewed my passport this summer and I asked the lady at the passport office what I would do since I am changing my name before my passport expires. She told me that as long as I book my airline tickets with the same name on my passport I would be fine.

I've heard conflicting things on this.

My sister-in-law didn't change her name on her passport until it expired. So, for the first couple years, she used her maiden name to register for flights.

My friend said that she was told (by the passport people) that she would have to take her marriage certificate with her if she didn't change her name on her passport.

It makes sense though that the name on the passport must match the name on the ticket. I once had an issue because the airline messed up and put my mom's middle name as my middle name. It didn't match my passport and they didn't catch it until I was boarding the plane.

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I'm in the same boat! I'm actually debating suggesting to my fiance that we take a "local" honeymoon and then I'll apply for my passport once I change my name and then we can go somewhere warm in the fall/winter. But, I also want to spend the week after my wedding on a nice beach!

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Agreed! so irritating!

View quoted message That's what I heard!! Not entirely sure though! You'll have to call the place you are booking through to confirm 😊

View quoted message Hmmm. Maybe ill have to look into that. That would make sense though.

If it's different than as long as you bring your marriage certificate you'll be fine. That's what I've heard anyway

View quoted message Oh i didnt even think of that. My flight is already booked under my current name... So i guess ill just have to wait to change my name then until we get back?
Also i know nothing about what i need to do to change my name haha

I think someone has told me that as long as you book the ticket in the name that is on your passport, then you'll be fine. I'm only half way through my 10 year passport so I'm debating what to do. There should definitely be a better process for when you get married and change your name rather than paying full price and applying for an entirely new passport! It's really ridiculous.

I think the name on the passport just has to match what you booked the plane ticket as and what’s on your license. Could be wrong though!
My passport is expired so I’m going to have to pay to apply for a new one soon so I can go on my honeymoon and then pay to change it when I get back and change my name.