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title: "Legally change your name in Saskatchewan"
url: "https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/name-change/saskatchewan"
description: "Legally change your name in Saskatchewan: handled by eHealth Saskatchewan (Vital Statistics). Compare all 13 provinces and territories. From official sources."
site: "Canada Service Map"
author: "Mahmoud Halat"
publisher: "Space & Story"
lastReviewed: "2026-10-13"
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# Legally change your name in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan · Identity and documents

Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked 13 October 2026. Not a government website. The official page always has the final word.

## 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)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/ehealth-saskatchewan). Handles it in Saskatchewan.

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

## Official links

- [Apply for a legal name change](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/change-your-name), checked 12 October 2026

## 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. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/change-your-name), checked 13 October 2026.
- 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. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/change-your-name), checked 13 October 2026.

## 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. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/change-your-name), checked 13 October 2026.
2. If approved, you get a legal change of name certificate. A new birth certificate must be ordered separately. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/change-your-name), checked 13 October 2026.

## What you need

- Adults must include a fingerprint-based certified criminal record check from local police, an RCMP detachment or an RCMP-accredited agency. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/change-your-name), checked 13 October 2026.
- 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. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/change-your-name), checked 13 October 2026.

## How long it takes

- eHealth must receive your criminal record check within 14 days of the date shown on it. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/change-your-name), checked 13 October 2026.

## 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. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/change-your-name), checked 13 October 2026.
- Legal name changes are published in the Saskatchewan Gazette, except for children under 15. You can ask for an exemption in special cases. Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/change-your-name), checked 13 October 2026.

## In every province and territory

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

| Province or territory | Who handles it | Official link | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| [British Columbia](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/name-change/british-columbia) | Vital Statistics Agency (Government of British Columbia) | [Apply to change your name](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/legal-changes-of-name/legal-change-of-name-application), checked 12 October 2026 | Applicants 12 and older need a criminal record check done within 30 days before applying. |
| [Alberta](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/name-change/alberta) | Alberta registry agents (Vital Statistics, Government of Alberta) | [How to apply](https://www.alberta.ca/legal-name-change), checked 12 October 2026 | Apply in person at a registry agent with electronic fingerprints and a criminal record check. |
| Saskatchewan (this page) | eHealth Saskatchewan (Vital Statistics) | [Apply for a legal name change](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/change-your-name), checked 12 October 2026 | Taking a spouse's surname after marriage does not need a legal name change. |
| [Manitoba](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/name-change/manitoba) | Vital Statistics Branch (Government of Manitoba) | [Legal change of name](https://vitalstats.gov.mb.ca/change_of_name.html), checked 12 October 2026 | Apply by mail or in person by appointment; adults also need a certified criminal record check. |
| [Ontario](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/name-change/ontario) | ServiceOntario (Office of the Registrar General) | [Apply to change your name](https://www.ontario.ca/page/change-name), checked 12 October 2026 |  |
| [Quebec](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/name-change/quebec) | Directeur de l'état civil | [How to change your name](https://www.etatcivil.gouv.qc.ca/EN/change-name.html), checked 12 October 2026 | You must have lived in Québec for at least one year and show a serious reason. |
| [New Brunswick](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/name-change/new-brunswick) | Vital Statistics (Service New Brunswick) | [How to change your name](https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/family-home-community/vital-statistics/change-of-name.html), checked 12 October 2026 | Apply by mail using the application booklet on this page; there is no online application. |
| [Nova Scotia](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/name-change/nova-scotia) | Vital Statistics (Service Nova Scotia) | [Change your legal name](https://www.novascotia.ca/change-your-name-or-name-your-spouse-or-child), checked 12 October 2026 |  |
| [Prince Edward Island](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/name-change/prince-edward-island) | Vital Statistics (Government of PEI) | None on record |  |
| [Newfoundland and Labrador](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/name-change/newfoundland-and-labrador) | Vital Statistics Division (Government Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador) | [How to change your name](https://www.gov.nl.ca/gs/birth/legal-name-change/), checked 12 October 2026 | Paper application with a criminal record check; no online option. |
| [Yukon](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/name-change/yukon) | Vital Statistics (Government of Yukon) | None on record | You must be a Yukon resident to change your name in the Yukon. |
| [Northwest Territories](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/name-change/northwest-territories) | Registrar General of Vital Statistics (Department of Health and Social Services) | [How to change your name](https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/changing-name-adult), checked 12 October 2026 |  |
| [Nunavut](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/name-change/nunavut) | Nunavut Vital Statistics (Department of Health) | None on record | Contact Nunavut Vital Statistics at 1-800-661-0833 or nuvitalstatistics@gov.nu.ca for the application. |

## 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.

Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/change-your-name), checked 13 October 2026.

### 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.

Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/change-your-name), checked 13 October 2026.

### 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.

Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/change-your-name), checked 13 October 2026.

### 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.

Source: [ehealthsask.ca](https://www.ehealthsask.ca/residents/birth-marriage-death-certificates/change-your-name), checked 13 October 2026.

## More

- [Legally change your name in every province and territory](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/name-change)
- [Public services in Saskatchewan](https://canadaservicemap.ca/provinces/saskatchewan)
- [Get or renew a passport](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/passport)
- [Get a Social Insurance Number (SIN)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/sin)
- [Get proof of Canadian citizenship](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/citizenship-certificate)
- [Apply for Indian status or a status card](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/status-card)
- [Order a birth certificate](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/birth-certificate)
- [Order a death certificate](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/death-certificate)

## Cite this page

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