The use of double surnames is legal but not customary. Children traditionally take on their father’s surname (or, more recently, optionally their mother’s). Double names can be combined by taking one part of each. Either spouse or both can take a double name.
Can I legally have two last names without a hyphen?
Answer: As long as you can submit an original or certified copy of the marriage certificate documenting the use of two last names without the hyphen, then you can have them both on your passport.
Is it illegal to have two surnames?
You can use two names, however you need to choose only one “legal” name and use it exclusively for things like your driver’s license, employment & income tax forms and filings, any contract you may execute, etc.
What are the disadvantages of having two last names?
Cons of hyphenating
- You’ll have a long name.
- Your last name may be too long.
- It’ll probably confuse some people.
- It won’t make your name change after marriage any easier.
- Your spouse will have a different name unless they choose to change theirs too.
- People may simply ignore one of your last names.
Can a child have two last names?
Some names lend themselves well to hyphenation while others don’t. If you don’t like hyphens but still want to use both names, your child can simply have two last names.
How do I fill out two last names?
For a non legally-critical situation, e.g. your name on a paper or a name tag at a conference, use your first last name only or hyphen both last names. You can then initialize your second (or even first) given names. People from English-speaking countries often have a middle name, so that’s not a problem.
Why do some people have two last names?
Traditionally, the first surname is paternal and comes from the father, while the second surname is maternal and comes from the mother. In recent years, some countries have allowed parents to alter the order of surnames for their children, but in historical records paternal surnames generally precede maternal names.
Why do Hispanics have two last names?
Within the Hispanic tradition, the woman does not change her surnames when she gets married. Instead, the combination of our parents’ first surnames represents the unity of two families and the formation of a new one. Hence, both surnames carry great value for many Hispanics.
How do you monogram a two word last name?
For an individual with a hyphenated last name, begin with the first name initial, followed by the two last name initials, and end with the middle name initial. The two last name initials (center) will be larger.
Is it annoying to have a hyphenated last name?
Hyphenated last names are annoying. They’re impractical (what’s a hyphenate supposed to do if they marry another hyphenate?) and they force small children to lug around big, unwieldy names that never fit on their cubbies.
How much does it cost to hyphenate your child’s last name?
In California, petitions are filed in a superior court where the cost to file is between $435 and $480. No court charges less that $435 for this.
Can I give my baby any last name I want?
For legal purposes you have to use your legal name. When you name your child there is a convention that they take the father’s or mother’s (or both) last name but you can give them any name you like (subject to names the state restricts).
Can I change my baby’s last name?
To change a child’s name, you must have a legal relationship to that child, generally as a parent or legal guardian. Some states also impose a residency requirement and may require you to have custody. You also need the other parent’s consent if you can get it.
How do I add a second last name to my child?
Giving your daughter a second family name may seem a natural step to you and your child’s other parent, but if you want it to be part of her legal name, you must get formal court approval. The court process is much easier and shorter if you file the petition for name change together.
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