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change name and nationality once maried
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i married my wife a few months ago, im wondering how do we go about changing her surname to mine, and also, as she is originally from Poland, she can change her nationality now right? how do i go about that as well....
Cheers guys
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You may also want to check the archived answers in the law section as well.
Though that's not to stop anyone else reply obviously, I'm sure some of the keen legal brains around the place would know as well
http://www.deedpoll.org.uk/
You married her here in England?
the dwp have information to help if thats any help.
but give them as much info as you can
You don't need to pay to change your name after marriage - your marriage certificate serves as proof that it has changed.
Can't help with the nationality thing, but as far as name goes, if she wants to change her name to yours, it's already happened. She just needs to tell everyone. Banks, passport driving license etc will need to see (possibly original) copies of your marriage certificate.
I assume she can now get (or possibly after a year) what's classed as Indefinite Leave to Remain, which would give her fuller access to social services and what not. And as a Polish citizen she doesnt need a British passport to stay here. I suppose if she wants to vote then she does need to get a British passport.
Good point, well to actually get a passport I think you now need to be together for 3 years.
She was just going to update her passport with the name change, but theres the option there on the form that says about changing the nationality so we thought why not...
Your right she doesnt need to to remain in England, it wont change nothing for us, the only actual thing itll change is she can freely visit America, which we dont plan too.
But as were going to live in the U.K for the rest of our lives if she can she might as well.
Shes been here since 2005 and we had our first date exactly two years ago today
I dont want to dwell on the negative, but it might be best for her to keep hold of her Polish passport too, just in case she (or both of you) want to move back. Obviously with a British passport she would be able to live there, but she may well not be able to claim a pension or other benefits.
What way is you sig meant to read, I can't figure it out
So are you saying she can just apply for a first british passport, as a additional passport then?
There's a number for the passport advice line, which would probably be able to point you in the right direction!: 0870 521 0410 (24 hours)
There closed today though, she also said itll be around three hundred pound.
Im wondering if its worth it, well see :thumb: