Name change abroad - valid in Ire?

Cunning Stunt · 2012-01-06 11:36:31

Hi all, quick question, i hope someone can answer - if I get married abroad and I take my fiance's surname, will the name change be recognised also in Ireland also? Thanks a lot

06-01-2012 12:36PM

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Cunning Stunt

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Hi all,
quick question, i hope someone can answer

- if I get married abroad and I take my fiance's surname, will the name change be recognised also in Ireland also?

Thanks a lot

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#2 06-01-2012 12:56PM

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if you get married in vegas on a whim then its legally married. So once you have done everything properly, then yes

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I got married abroad and my marriage cert was accepted by all the relevant authorities here.

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#4 06-01-2012 01:38PM

Cunning Stunt

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Hi

thanks very much for the replies.

I am living abroad and just wanted to make sure I wouldn't face any issues with my new married name if we ever move back to Ireland.

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