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Yes. Generally, a certificate of civil union is legal proof of name change for either party within states that recognize civil unions, including those states that have legalized same-sex marriage.
In states where neither civil unions nor same-sex marriages have been legalized, one must obtain a court ordered name change at an additional cost and with a longer waiting period.
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Can a same-sex marriage be performed as a civil union?
No. A civil union and legal marriage are two different things. If you perform a civil union, then you end up with a civil union, not a same-sex marriage. The only exception is in the states that used to permit only civil unions, but now allow same-sex marriages. In some of those states, existing civil unions were automatically converted to marriages. In at least one other state (Vermont), civil unions remained civil unions and no new civil unions were permitted.
Can you change your last name with a civil union?
No. It's one of the rights of marriage that is denied to people with civil unions.
Does Colorado recognize civil unions?
Yes, but only civil unions issued within Colorado. There is no recognition for the civil unions of other states.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Utah?
No, civil unions are banned and unrecognized in Utah.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in North Dakota?
No, civil unions and domestic partnership are not legally defined in North Dakota.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in American Samoa?
No. Civil unions are not legal in American Samoa.
How many New Zealand civil unions have been dissolved?
As of the end of 2009, twenty-four (24) civil unions had been dissolved in New Zealand. Civil Unions began there in 2005.
What was the first state to legalize civil unions?
The first U.S. state to adopt civil unions was Vermont in 2000.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Puerto Rico?
No. Civil unions are not legally recognized in Puerto Rico.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Tennessee?
No. Civil unions are not legal under the laws of the state of Tennessee.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Oklahoma?
No, civil unions and domestic partnerships are not legally defined in Oklahoma.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Pennsylvania?
No, civil unions and domestic partnerships are not legally defined in Pennsylvania.
