Name Change on Canadian Passport?

Question

I have recently gotten married and am hyphenating my last name (mine - his). How do I got about changing my passport? Do I need to apply for a new one?

I have tried calling the passport office but no one answers the phones - it's all computerized.

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Answer 1

You would need to apply for a new one.

http://www.ppt.gc.ca/cdn/section1.aspx?l...

"Married surnames

To obtain a passport in your married surname, submit:

    * an application form completed in full,

    * a proof of Canadian citizenship,

    * supporting identification in your married name,

    * the photos signed by the guarantor,

    * the required fees, and

    * any valid travel document, if applicable.

You may be requested to submit your marriage certificate in support of your request to have your passport issued in your married surname.

You may no longer add your married name as an observation on a passport. If you wish to obtain a passport in your new name, you must apply for a new passport.