Whose name to use.father's or husband's?

Abhishek (Querist) 09 April 2012 This query is : Resolved
According to Indian law is it compulsory for a married girl to use husband's name or she can still use father's name in legal documents?

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malipeddi jaggarao (Expert) 09 April 2012
It is not compulsory under Law but it is a custom. If one wishes to follow the custom, she has to get the surname changed in all the records by enclosing wedding card/marriage registration form for change of surname to the each concerned authorities.

Shonee Kapoor (Expert) 09 April 2012
It is not compulsory, you can keep using your father's name.

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Sailesh Kumar Shah (Expert) 09 April 2012
There is no law in India, which say that a married girl have to use husband's name. It is only just custom to use husband's name. However, some people use both name. you can use name your father name.