Name Change Checklist

Once you have proof of your new name, like a marriage or legal name change certificate, get ready to tell the world!  There's no 'central register' of names - simply reach out to the 25 or 30 different organizations where you have an account, ID or a membership and request your name is updated!

Know which places to notify and keep track of your progress with our beautifully created and personalized checklist. Best of all, it's totally FREE! We have over 750 different Canadian organizations broken down into 11 different categories, so it's easy to navigate and choose which companies to add to your checklist.

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Which companies do I need to notify?

Hold onto your hat! Our average customer has 27 separate organizations they need to notify, but you may have anywhere from 10 to over 50 companies. It's important you get the paperwork processed quickly do you don't have issues verifying your identity.

1. Social insurance
2. Provincial health care
3. Driver's license
4. Car registration 
5. Passport 
6. Canadian Revenue Agency 
7. Citizenship certificate or PR card replacement
8. Electoral Roll
9. Utilities (gas, power, water)
10. Communications (home phone, cell phone, internet, pay TV)
11. Bank accounts (savings, checking)
12. Loans (mortgage, car, personal, student)
13. Credit cards and store cards
14. Property title/tax(for property owners)
15. Landlord (for renters)
16. Investments (stocks, trading and investment accounts)
17. Retirement (retirement plans, pension accounts)
18. Insurance (home, car, life, health, income protection)
19. Loyalty programs (frequent flyer, travel and shopping rewards)
20. Professional memberships
21. Sports clubs
22. Your employer (email, business cards, directory listings, insurance, pension)
23. Alumni
24. Your children's school
25. Update your will! Marriage voids a prior will.
26. Social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn)
27. Online (ebay, PayPal, Amazon)
28. Voicemail