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Married Outside Canada - Recognized in Canada?
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ForumUser Posts: 539
Posted On: 11/8/2016
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Hi, My husband and I got married in Mexico in May 2014.
We are legally recognized in Canada as common-law, but I would now like to change my last name and complete any marriage requirements (if any) here in Canada.
Life got on the way, which it's why i haven't come around to completed all the marriage paper work.
As of now, all i have is a legal marriage certificate from Mexico, and that's all.
I would really appreciate if someone can contact me back to give me some sort of direction of what it is that i have to do to complete all marriage paper work and last name change to my husband's last name.
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4075
Posted On: 11/8/2016
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your daughter's situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.
Generally, a foreign marriage will be recognized by the Canadian government, if the marriage:
-Is legal according to the laws of the place where it occurred; and
-Complies with Canada's federal laws on marriage.
Marriages that are legally performed in a foreign country are usually valid in Canada, and you do not need to register them in Canada.
You can find some additional information in our Settlement.Org Will the Canadian government recognize my foreign marriage? article.
In terms of changing your name, you can find some information in our Settlement.Org How do I change my name after I get married? article.
Please note that there is a cost for a formal name change after 90 days of your marriage. It is $25.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
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