Name changed is it necessary to change signature on every document

417 votes

Your signature is but an identifier used by an organization to identity if the document(s) assented thereto is genuine. 

You don't have a specific signature that can be said to be the one you're required to use everywhere; your signature may vary with the organization you're dealing with. The obvious restriction being that you are required to use the signature given before. 

The procedure to change your signature in your dealings with the authority would depend on the procedure of the organization in this respect. Some may require a simple declaration on a stamp-paper of requisite amount, irrespective of the signature present on documents submitted before.

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711 votes

No. it is not necessary to change signature either on marriage certificate or any other document. Signature change is not mandated under law. At best, it is optional. The signature you have been making in each of your documents be it bank cheques, application forms, identity proofs, certificates did not come in a day. You developed it by practicing for years. Your post marriage surname change does not necessitate you to change signature.

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