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Change your name

Who can apply

For your own name

You can apply to legally change your own name if you: 

  • are 18 years or older 
  • live in Saskatchewan 
  • have a valid Saskatchewan health card as proof of residency 
  • have lived in Saskatchewan for at least three consecutive months in the past 12 months 
  • are legally allowed to stay in Canada permanently 

If you were born in another Canadian province or territory and change your name in Saskatchewan, eHealth will notify the place where you were born. You can then contact Vital Statistics there to request a new birth certificate with your new name.  

For a child or legal dependent

You can apply to change the name of your child or legal dependent if: 

  • you have legal custody
  • everyone else with custody gives written consent
  • the child or legal dependent is under 18 years old 

If the child or legal dependent is 14 years or older, you must also include their written consent with the application. 

To change the given name of a child under one year old, call eHealth at 1-800-667-7551. 

After your name is changed

If your application is approved, you’ll receive a legal change of name certificate. Contact eHealth if you need extra copies.  

If you want a new birth certificate with your new name, you must order it separately.   

By law, legal name changes in Saskatchewan are published in the Saskatchewan Gazette, a weekly government publication. 

  • Name changes are not published for children under 15.
  • In special cases, you may request an exemption from publication.

When you don't need a legal name change

You don’t need a legal change if you’re changing your surname because of: 

  • marriage 
  • annulment 
  • divorce 
  • the death of your spouse 

In these situations, you can start using your new last name by updating it with organizations like: 

  • eHealth Saskatchewan – for your health card 
  • your employer 
  • your bank 
  • Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) 
  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) 

Some organizations may ask to see a legal marriage certificate. 

How to apply  

1

Contact eHealth

Call eHealth at 1-800-667-7551.  

We can provide information about: 

  • eligibility 
  • fees 
  • the application process 
  • how to get the application form  
2

Make sure your new name is allowed

Your new name must: 

  • only use letters from the Roman alphabet
  • not include numbers or special characters 
  • not be confusing or offensive 
  • include at least one given name and one last name 

3

Get a certified criminal record check

If you are 18 or older, you must provide a certified criminal record check. 

This is a fingerprint-based check obtained through: 

  • your local police department 
  • an RCMP detachment 
  • an agency accredited by the RCMP  

eHealth must receive your criminal record check within 14 days of the date shown on the document. See the Certified criminal record check step-by-step guide. 

4

Get consent if required

You must provide written consent if: 

  • you are changing both your name and your spouse’s name 
  • another person shares legal custody of a child whose name is being changed 
  • a child is 14 to 18 years old, and their name is being changed. 

If you can’t get the required written consent you may submit a court order that removes the consent requirement.