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Do I need to change my maiden surname to my husband's surname in my passport?

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lemajeca   5

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hi there!

I hope someone can help me? I have a passport obtained last 2011 and on that time I was not yet married so I am using my maiden surname. Now my question is, do I need to change my surname in the passport and using my husband's surname?

Also, I was so stupid that I haven't change my IDs and use my husband's surname. Some agencies don't honor postal ids. i wanted to get an SSS ID but it takes months to get it. I am wondering if it is really necessary to use my husband's surname.

Kinda mixed up. huhuh. We are expecting the approval of the petition this month.

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Yes my wife always carry an official copy of our marriage license to show the difference in name. When she visits the Philippines next year, we will try to get a passport name change.

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lemajeca   5

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Hi! i would like to know if it is a must to change my passport since my current passport was obtained last 2011 and I was not yet married at that time. The name that appears on the passport is my maiden name or single name. We are expecting for the approval of the spousal petition by the end of this month and I think there is no enough time to change my passport since it will take 35 days to process it and before I could renew it, they ask me to undergo a CFO seminar first. I'm worried that this might affect the process. So is it really a must to change my passport and use my husband's family name or my married name.

I hope someone can answer my question. thanks in advance.

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lemajeca   5

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Sorry for the late reply, I just read your replies now.

This is really a relief for me. I was just worried that it might affect the process.

Thanks everyone.

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If you don't you will have to travel with your marriage papers. That's what I was told today.

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lemajeca   5

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yes, i forgot. i apologize. thank you.

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