Can I revert to my maiden name without deed poll?

Can I revert to my maiden name without deed poll?

Upon being widowed, a woman can revert to her maiden name without the need for a Deed Poll. Her husbands death certificate with her marriage certificate showing her maiden name should be accepted as documentary evidence.

Can I use my maiden name and married name together?

There is no rule that a woman has to use her husband’s name after she gets married. In many cases, a wife will keep her maiden name or use both last names after the marriage is made official. By using a maiden name, a woman’s husband may not be able to track her spending or the source of her financial independence….

What happens to my passport if I change my name?

You can apply for a passport in your new name up to 3 months before your marriage or civil partnership ceremony. Your old passport will be cancelled. Your new passport is ‘post-dated’ – you cannot use it before the ceremony.

What happens if you book a flight and then renew your passport?

If a passport is required to make a booking then in most cases it would be fine to make a booking with your old passport number and then, when you get your new passport, you can contact the airline and they can change it over for you (often you can do this on the ‘manage my booking’ section of the airline website.

Can I book a flight before renewing my passport?

You may be able to book your airline ticket without your passport number. However, you must have a valid passport in hand before you arrive to the airport. If you need your passport fast, you have options to get it processed in 24 hours if necessary….

Do you keep your old passport number when you renew?

Your passport number will change, as the number is allocated to the passport rather than the person, when every single document is produced….

Why didn’t I get my old passport back when I renewed?

The cancelled passport will be sent separately from the renewed one. Because they are sent separately, the two documents usually arrive on different days. If the renewed passport arrives first, don’t get anxious about getting the old passport back. It should arrive within a day or two.

Do you have to return your old passport when renewing online?

Yes, your old passport will be returned unless it is deemed to be damaged by the UK Identity & Passport Service (IPS). The passport will clearly indicate that it is invalid and it is important that you advise whether any valid visas remain in the passport before applying for it to be renewed.

Should you keep old passports?

The old passport may be sent separately from your new passport. We recommend keeping your old passport in a safe place as it is considered proof of your U.S. citizenship. If your old passport is linked to a valid visa, you can still use the valid visa. You must travel with both your new and old passport in this case.

Do I need to carry my old passport while Travelling?

Travelers must carry their old passports while traveling, as it can be demanded by immigration authorities of their own country as well as of the destination country. Inability to produce your old passport may lead to unnecessary questioning, delay in clearing immigration or deportation altogether….