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Saskatchewan now allows multiple surnames and religious names, streamlining changes without spousal consent.
Saskatchewan has passed the Change of Name Amendment Act, 2025, allowing more than two surnames and mononyms with cultural or religious significance, removing the need to inform a spouse, and expanding agency notifications including law enforcement.
Registrars gain broader authority to issue certificates without court approval.
Future regulations will restrict name changes for those convicted of serious crimes to prevent evasion of accountability.
The law takes effect by order of the lieutenant governor in council.
Despite these changes, traditional names remain popular, with Emma, Sadie, Scarlett, Amelia, and Emily leading for girls and Henry, Oliver, Liam, Noah, and Levi for boys in 2024.
Saskatchewan ahora permite apellidos múltiples y nombres religiosos, simplificando los cambios sin el consentimiento del cónyuge.