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The wife has the following choice of surnames to use after marriage: : m0 q/ o, O9 @8 y$ p
■Her maiden name : `# b3 E* \3 W) n* Z m
■Previous married name - }1 s: P* W" Q9 b
■Her current husband's surname . T3 y3 P$ `6 }4 { v
■Any combination of the above providing it is not more than 2 surnames (the new combined name may or may not have a hyphen)
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3 U" r/ e7 t( Z: tAs a result of traditions and common practice, the use of the husband's surname by the woman after marriage is legally accepted in Alberta. A legal change of name for a wife in such situations is not required.
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; x5 M2 H& e5 n1 B2 l9 S7 u( EA married man may use his wife's surname after marriage, however, this is not a recognized tradition or common practice, therefore, the husband may have difficulty using his wife's surname when conducting business affairs. To avoid difficulties a legal change of name could be undertaken by the husband.
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2 v. V P$ w8 G3 v: W0 xAs it is customary for the wife to take the husbands' surname, the changing of the surname on identification is not usually problematic. The wife presents her Marriage Certificate, proving she is married to the man whose surname she wishes to use, and the identification is changed. It is suggested that confirmation with each organization be made, as to what they require to make the change.
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