Post # 1
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Helper bee
I know that there have been similar threads to this one in the past, but I’m looking for a little clarification. I will be driving across the US/Canada border next week for a last minute trip. My passport is in my maiden name and I have changed to my married name with SS and Driver’s License. As far as I understand it I will still be okay to cross the border by just showing my (non-expired) passport in my maiden name, right?
In that situation when they ask me my name (assuming they do), do I just tell them my maiden name because that’s what matches my passport? I’m trying to make it as simple as possible but don’t want to get caught up in a mini-lie and have it cause problems at the border. I will be bringing my marriage license just in case.
Thanks for any advice!!
Post # 2
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Bumble bee
SunshineSmiles: If you bring your marriage certificate, you shouldn’t have a problem.
Post # 3
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Honey Beekeeper
SunshineSmiles: They don’t usually ask your name at the border. You hand them your documentation, they ask you where you are going , what you will be doing and how long you will be there.
This is from the US website
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1209/kw/travelling%20passport%20maiden%20name/suggested/1
Post # 4
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Sugar bee
We did this for our first anniversary, and I hadn’t changed my name on my passport yet. It was fine. They don’t ask for your driver’s license or anything, just your passport.
Post # 5
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Helper bee
julies1949: Thank you! I’ve never done this before so I was unsure of how it would actually go/how much they actually ask you. My DH will be driving so I’m assuming he’ll end up fielding most of the questions.
LindyLu: Thank you for the advice. I’ll have it with me just in case.
Post # 6
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Buzzing bee
I’ve been married for three years now and my passport is the only document that still has my maiden name. I live right by the border and cross all the time and I’ve never had a problem.
Post # 7
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Busy bee
You should be ok since the only documentation they typically ask for is your passport, but I would bring your marriage certificate just in case. The last thing you want is a misunderstanding with border security.