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Yes. In states where same-sex marriage is legally recognized, a certificate of marriage is sufficient proof of legal name change. This is true for drivers licenses, voter registration and other instances controlled by state law. By special policies of federal agencies, a same-sex marriage certificate can be used as proof of legal name change even for your US passport and your US Social Security Card. The federal government will recognize a same-sex marriage certificate ONLY for the purpose of legal name change, since state law controls what your legal name is.
Once you have your new ID, you can change your name with all the public utilities, banks, and other private companies you do business with, including your employer, also showing your marriage certificate to explain the change.
Once you have changed all of your ID, you are free to move to a state where same-sex marriage is NOT recognized, since the new state cannot force you to return to using your maiden name.
Keep in mind that once you have changed your name by marriage, the only way to change it back is by divorce decree or court order.
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What is the last name of a married Chinese woman?
The same as if she is not married - Chinese tend not to take their husbands last name when they marry.
What is Sandra Rinomato's maiden name?
Sandra's last name has not changed. She did not take her husbands last name. her "Maiden Name" and last name now are both Rinomato
Can the mother of your son change his last name to her new husbands with out your permission?
No she will have to take your permission first.
Should Kelly Hildebrandt who today married Kelly Hildebrandt keep her last name or take her husbands last name?
niether. or both. it doesn't matter really. LOL.
Does your son from previous relationship have to apply for a legal name change to take your now husbands last name?
His name can be changed through a legal name change or through a step parent adoption.
Could you Keep your last name when you get married?
Absolutely! There is no law that you must take your husbands name. Many many women continue to use their maiden name in a work context. Some couples even choose to take on the womens surname.
How do you take your and your husbands name off a will as executors?
My husband and I are executors of a will and want to cancel this.
Did Madonna ciccone take her husbands name on marriage?
Chi-Co-NEH
Husband dies car in his name do you have to give car to his kids?
I believe it depends on what the husbands last wishes are. If the husbands last wishes are not clear then I believe that it goes to the next of kin which would be the wife. If there is dispute about who the car goes to you take it to court and the judge decides who gets it or he may order that you liquidate the asset and split the money.
Can you keep your first husbands last name if you have remarried?
Yes she can. You may be able to contest it, but you'd have to ask an attorney.
Does a Chinese married woman share her husbands last name?
In traditional Chinese culture, a married woman typically retains her maiden name. However, modern practices may vary, and some women may choose to take their husband's last name.
How do you take your husbands last name?
You go down to Social security with your card and marriage license and they will change your name to your married name. Next step is the driver license. Go to the DMV and change it. Next to the bank and other places where you need to change your name. This will take you a few days before you have gone where you need to.
