She can opt for any name she wants you both need to decide it between yourself. There is no legal obligation to woman to change her name after marriage of continue a particular make only
I am ABC Sarkar, age 26, a govt employee. My wife XYZ Mondal, age 20, a housewife. We have registered our marriage with her maiden name & address. What name she should carry after marriage? 1. XYZ Mondal. 2. XYZ Sarkar. 3. XYZ Mondal Sarkar. 4. XYZ Mondal ( Sarkar) . She is going to give birth of a baby. I want to give the child my surname. If she keeps her maiden name I have no problem. There should not be any problem in my absence/death; like getting jobs, education, paternal property, my property. She has no LIC. Pls provide me good advice.
She can opt for any name she wants you both need to decide it between yourself. There is no legal obligation to woman to change her name after marriage of continue a particular make only
She can keep whatever name she or you likes ,
Since marriage registered with maiden name, you can continue with the same
In case of my baby: xxx Sarkar S/O ABC Sarkar , XYZ Mondal okay ? Or my child will face any problem in future.
You can choose any name. Birth certificate contains name of both father and mother. So there shall be no legal issues as well as social issues. It is completely a matte of choice.
Presently change of name is not permissible only she may change the surname to husband in her name so in this case if you wish to change the name of your wife definitely you have to change it properly by publishing name in official gazette and getting the documents changed accordingly if we do not change the name she can carry her maiden name as her name and the child will have no problem in the birth certificate her maiden name will appear as a mother's name and your name will appear as father name this is very common practice that let you do not change their names even after the marriage so you can carry on with the middle name of your wife in case you don't need to change the name
So far name of your spouse one can choose either title or a combination of both. No legal issues. Choosing title is a matter of choice. Marriage certificate will serve all legal issues.
Any name and title shall not create any problem so far birth certificate contains name of both parents.
The name which has been registered has to be her name is the name she should have.
She will have no problem if she keeps her name.
Your child should carry your name. It will not be a problem.
She has full rights to retain her maiden name that nobody can deny XYZ Mondal. But you both still want to change her name can change it as per you wish any one of the above. and new born child's name you can keep as per XYZ Sarkar.
There is no rule or law tht forces an Indian woman to change her maiden name after marriage by including her husband's name or surname as suffix replacing her maiden surname.
The married woman is at liberty to retain her maiden name or to change her name after marriage suiting to her her circumstances, there is no compulsion on her for doing this.
Hence if she wants to change her name it would be advisable that you follow name change procedure as per prevailing law to change one's name instead of changing it at your will or fancy.
The child born to you both can be named as per the choice of either of you you or by a mutually agreed name including the surname, there cannot be any problem on this especially if she is having proof or evidence to prove the identity of her biological parents.
It is for your wife to take a call whether she wants to change her surname after marriage or not
2) if she is agreeable then she can use na e XYZ Sarkar or XYZ Mondal Sarkar
3) she can by gazette notification and publication in 2 local newspapers change her name
No law prescribes change of name or surname after the marriage for any spouse.
The people do so as per their wish or marriage customs.
So she can continue with her maiden surname but after marriage her address become that of her husband's one.
So she can on the basis of the marriage certificate and affidavit can apply for change of address.
Also to get your wife surname changed in the documents then you must get the same changed on the birth certificate first.
Regards
No there will no problem of anykind in the name of your child.
Your can choose any name. As per your and her wish.
Your child will get your surname. Thats it.
Thanks
Dear Sir,
Name change after marriage is a choice. Some women prefer to go for it while some don't. A woman usually can choose to affix the last name of her husband to her name or replace her maiden last name with that of her husband's. In India, the latter option is often preferred.
Full names are often bound to things like bank accounts, credit card, government schemes etc., so sticking to your maiden name after the wedding is the most viable option. But in case you intend to change your name after marriage and still stay linked to all your statutory holdings, then there is a prescribed legal procedure to do so. In this article, we look at how to go about the process of name change after marriage in India.
First things first. It is not a compulsion for woman to change her name after marriage in India, nor can she be forced to do so. Changing the surname or even the first name is up to the personal choice of the woman. There is a misconception that different surnames can cause some trouble when an espoused couple would like to acquire an entity with collaborative ownership. A woman can stick to her maiden name, and still be entitled to all the benefits, rights and privileges of being a wife. Therefore, you can decide whether you want a name change after marriage or not. In case you are positive about it, here’s the legal procedure for it in India:
Step 1
If you’re sure, and ready for a name change after marriage, then you need to first get a marriage certificate, which means you need to legally get your marriage registered. You will have to download a form from your state government’s website and submit it at Sub Registrar Office. You will have to submit an array of photocopies of documents like Aadhar Card, PAN card etc., whose list you can find on the government’s website. Please note that marriages in India are registered under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or the Special Marriage Act, 1954. You can find more details about each on the state government’s website or the central government’s website.
Step 2
You need to visit a registered notary and ask for an affidavit for name change after marriage. An affidavit is basically a stamp paper notifying your intention of changing your name to a new one along with the details of previous name, new name and the reason for a change in name.
Step 3
You need to then get a proof of your name change after marriage. This means that you need to have a statement made by a third party that says that you have changed your name. Although it is third party, you need to submit the proclamation yourself. You need to do two things for this:
One is submit a newspaper advertisement in at least two popular local newspapers stating that you have changed your name in the presence of a notary.
Here’s a sample:
“ I, (insert your maiden full name) married to (insert your husband’s full name), on (insert wedding date in DD-MM-YYYY format) residing at (insert your current permanent address) have changed my name to (insert your new name) with Affidavit dated (insert date of affidavit) sworn before Notary (insert name and city of the notary)”
Make sure you keep a few copies of the entire newspaper with you once it is published.
The second thing is that you need to make an announcement of the name change after marriage in the Gazette of India. For that you need to submit an application form for a name change to Department of Publications, which works under Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. Gazette of India is an official government journal published by the government. You can find more information regarding this here. Also find some additional information about name change here.
Step 4
Once you are done with all the above steps, all you have to do is make the necessary changes at all the other places, like at your bank, where you may need to change your signature as a result of your name change after marriage. You will also have to make an application for a new PAN Card, Aadhar Card, etc. A uniform change at all the places with a record of name will help in the long run.
Reasons To Change, Not Change And The Middle Path
Like I said before, there is no compulsion for a name change after marriage. But in case you fancy the idea of doing so, here are some reasons that will help you take a sound decision:
1. Helps In Documentation
After a name change after marriage, with a common surname, paperwork gets easier when applying for something or procuring something. For example, it will be easier for you to prove that you are the wife of your husband when you intend to buy a joint property. There are various such instances where you will realise that sharing a common surname actually helps.
2. Easy For The Children
It will be less awkward for children to say their parents’ name in schools than saying two different names. The latter case will surely ensue a series of questions, from the older folks who’re used to the name change after marriage, which your child is surely going to bring home. Also, like the case in previous point, a common surname will help in easy documentation when you admit your children in school.
3. Easy For Others To Address You
Just think of it, after you name change after marriage, the next time you are asked your name, you can give a terse response of Mrs. Hubby’s Surname. You need not divulge your first name at all. This also makes it a lot easier for those sending you an invitation, especially those who only know your husband. They can just write Mr. and Mrs. Hubby’s Surname, and that’s it, you are invited to the party too.
4. You Get A Bonus Marriage Certificate
In India, traditionally the marriage certificate is given a pass. But applying for a legal change of name would compel you to acquire a marriage certificate, which has numerous benefits. It is a simple piece of paper that is documentary proof that you and your partner are legally married. If you intend to settle abroad, especially in countries where traditional Indian weddings are not recognised, then a name change after marriage will be very helpful.
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Why should I stick to my maiden name?
You should stick to your maiden name if:
If that is the case, you can always go for the middle path i.e. having a dual surname. This means retaining your maiden surname, and suffixing your husband’s surname to it. You would wonder what would then exactly be your surname, after such a name change after marriage.
Well, in case of hybrid surnames, your husband’s surname becomes your actual surname, and that maiden surname of yours now becomes your ‘middle name’. Since ‘First-Middle-Last’ format is acceptable, and in fact popular type of nomenclature system in India, name change after marriage can easily deal with the problems you would otherwise face by retaining just your maiden surname.
Even legal forms and general application forms have the provision for scribing your middle name, and since your surname is officially that of husband’s, you can continue using your previous surname now in the form of your middle name. Overall, a win-win situation.
Lastly, it is up to you whether you would like to change your surname or retain the old one or go for a hybrid version. There are some benefits attached to changing your surname to that of your husband’s but you can avail the same benefits by going for a dual surname strategy. In the end, it is best to discuss this matter with your husband, and seek his opinion as well. You can then take a mutual decision to choose the best solution that will have long term benefits for both of you.
1. She has to decide what name she should carry after marriage. A woman is free to carry her paternal surname after marriage. She can also carry the surname of her husband or prefix the surname of her husband to her paternal surname.
2. You can give your child your surname even if your wife retains her paternal surname. Your child face no problem.
See changing of name is not required under law. She can retain her maiden name if she wishes to do so.
Proof of marriage will be registration certificate there won't be any issue of name.
You can give your son your surname there wont be any issue.
The name to be carried by her is option to be decided by both of you.
Once the issue of name to be carried by your wife is decided, the child's name will reflect as per decided names of both of you i.e., S/o. or D/o. of ABD Sarkar & XYZ Mondal Sarkar.
In case if she has to go for change of name, it has to be got published in Gazette and also to be published in Two Local News papers.