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Legally change your name in Saskatchewan

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Short answer

In Saskatchewan, legal name changes go through eHealth Saskatchewan. Adults 18 and older who live in the province, hold a valid Saskatchewan health card and have lived there three months in the past year start by calling eHealth at 1-800-667-7551 for the form and fees. You also need a fingerprint-based criminal record check, which eHealth must receive within 14 days.

Who handles it

eHealth Saskatchewan (Vital Statistics)

Handles it in Saskatchewan.

Taking a spouse's surname after marriage does not need a legal name change.

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Who can apply

  • You can change your own name if you are 18 or older, live in Saskatchewan with a valid Saskatchewan health card, have lived there three months in a row in the past year, and can stay in Canada permanently.

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  • Your new name must use only letters of the Roman alphabet, with no numbers or special characters, and include at least one given name and a last name.

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Steps

  1. Start by calling eHealth at 1-800-667-7551. They explain eligibility, fees and the process, and how to get the application form.

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  2. If approved, you get a legal change of name certificate. A new birth certificate must be ordered separately.

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What you need

  • Adults must include a fingerprint-based certified criminal record check from local police, an RCMP detachment or an RCMP-accredited agency.

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  • Written consent is needed if you change your spouse's name too, if someone else shares custody of a child, or if a child being renamed is 14 or older.

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How long it takes

  • eHealth must receive your criminal record check within 14 days of the date shown on it.

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Good to know

  • Changing your surname because of marriage, annulment, divorce or a spouse's death does not need a legal name change. Just update it with eHealth, SGI, CRA, your bank and your employer.

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  • Legal name changes are published in the Saskatchewan Gazette, except for children under 15. You can ask for an exemption in special cases.

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Questions people ask

How do I apply for a legal name change in Saskatchewan?

Call eHealth Saskatchewan at 1-800-667-7551. They tell you about eligibility, the fees and how to get the application form, which you send with your criminal record check.

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Do I need a criminal record check to change my name in Saskatchewan?

Yes, if you are 18 or older. It must be a fingerprint-based certified check, and eHealth must receive it within 14 days of its date.

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Do I need a legal name change to take my spouse's last name in Saskatchewan?

No. After marriage you can start using the new last name by updating it with your health card, SGI, CRA, your bank and your employer. Some may ask for a marriage certificate.

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Will my Saskatchewan name change be made public?

Usually yes. It is published in the Saskatchewan Gazette, except for children under 15, and you can ask for an exemption in special cases.

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In every province and territory

The same service across Canada: who handles it and the official link. Saskatchewan is marked.

Province or territoryWho handles itOfficial linkGood to know
British ColumbiaVital Statistics Agency (Government of British Columbia)Apply to change your namechecked Applicants 12 and older need a criminal record check done within 30 days before applying.
AlbertaAlberta registry agents (Vital Statistics, Government of Alberta)How to applychecked Apply in person at a registry agent with electronic fingerprints and a criminal record check.
SaskatchewanThis pageeHealth Saskatchewan (Vital Statistics)Apply for a legal name changechecked Taking a spouse's surname after marriage does not need a legal name change.
ManitobaVital Statistics Branch (Government of Manitoba)Legal change of namechecked Apply by mail or in person by appointment; adults also need a certified criminal record check.
OntarioServiceOntario (Office of the Registrar General)Apply to change your namechecked
QuebecDirecteur de l'état civilHow to change your namechecked You must have lived in Québec for at least one year and show a serious reason.
New BrunswickVital Statistics (Service New Brunswick)How to change your namechecked Apply by mail using the application booklet on this page; there is no online application.
Nova ScotiaVital Statistics (Service Nova Scotia)Change your legal namechecked
Prince Edward IslandVital Statistics (Government of PEI)None on record
Newfoundland and LabradorVital Statistics Division (Government Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)How to change your namechecked Paper application with a criminal record check; no online option.
YukonVital Statistics (Government of Yukon)None on recordYou must be a Yukon resident to change your name in the Yukon.
Northwest TerritoriesRegistrar General of Vital Statistics (Department of Health and Social Services)How to change your namechecked
NunavutNunavut Vital Statistics (Department of Health)None on recordContact Nunavut Vital Statistics at 1-800-661-0833 or nuvitalstatistics@gov.nu.ca for the application.

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Canada Service Map, "Legally change your name in Saskatchewan", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/name-change/saskatchewan