I don't know if anybody has any info on changing name in Canada and how it affects your credit rating.
I'm married and in the process of changing my name by actually doing a legal name change, not just assuming the name of my husband. Now, changing my name, changes my drivers license #, and I will be changing all my ids to my new name. What I wanted to know is if because my name is different and my id names are different, would this now make me have new credit...like as a new person, or when they run a credit check on me, would it show that my previous name and ids are linked to the new. I know it's a confusing question but if anybody has info on this for me please let me know.
Thank youQuestion about marriage name change and credit in Canada?Regardless of location credit checking agencies such as Experian will link your new name to your old name. So no, it will not be a new credit rating.Question about marriage name change and credit in Canada?You're still the same person. Your name may change, but your SIN number won't. No, you don't get to start over again with the credit bureau.
When you assume your spouses name due to marriage, it IS a legal name change.Question about marriage name change and credit in Canada?The credit information is not based solely on name and address. It also includes SIN number which does not change.
