Surname change

northwest1965

Sorry, didnt really know where to post this. Wonder if anyone can advise. If I am divorced and then remarry do I legally need to change the surname on a bank account ?

glider3560

I would assume that the account needs to be in your legal name. You don't have to change your legal name, but if you do then you'd need to tell the bank.

opinions4u

northwest1965 wrote: »

Sorry, didnt really know where to post this.

Think you picked right, so don't apologise.

Wonder if anyone can advise. If I am divorced and then remarry do I legally need to change the surname on a bank account ?

No, but sooner or later somebody is likely to ask you for additional ID to prove that it is your account. By not changing your name you are opening up the likelihood of an awkward situation in a bank branch which will doubtless happen at a time that you desperately need to get hold of your funds quickly!

Is there a specific reason why you ask the question?

CG19a

It depends. In Scotland there is no deed pole and you can legally call yourself whatever you like as long as it isn't for cheating people out of anything.

northwest1965

opinions4u wrote: »

Think you picked right, so don't apologise.
Is there a specific reason why you ask the question?

yeah partners ex wife remarried and hasnt changed bank account name, like you say i'd have thought it would have been done to avoid any problems in the near future.

456789

I am usually known by my middle name and my mother opened my first savings account with it and not my proper first name...later on it caused all types of hassle best to make sure all details are correct

lilac_lady

CG19a wrote: »

It depends. In Scotland there is no deed pole and you can legally call yourself whatever you like as long as it isn't for cheating people out of anything.

If you change your name through the General Registrar of Scotland in Edinburgh you get a letter to confirm the name change and can buy a fresh certificate in your new name. This should be enough legal proof if you're asked to id yourself at a later date.

Mrs_Ryan

I've got bank accounts in 2 names - my main current account is one name and another account I have is in another name simply because it could potentially cause a huge family rift if my main current account was in another name IYSWIM. The bank are well aware of this and arent particularly bothered about it - but then again my passport is in the same name.
Potentially it might be ok as if even if you remarry you could theoretically keep the same name - for example if you never changed your name originally.

LilacPixie

I never officially changed my name when i married