How do you change your name after you get married?

Answer 1

If a woman chooses to take her husband's surname (it is not legally required in any US state); she first needs to authorize a name change petition. Submit it to the County Clerk (or Probate, wherever is deemed appropriate in your State). After approval of name change and a court hearing (if needed) you will be granted a Order of Granted Name Change. Then you can proceed to the DMV (to change driver's license), Passport, and social security office. It is also recommended you go to your bank and other institutions where your name should be changed.

Answer 2

You need to check your state's rules for changing your name after marriage. Most states do not require any special legal process. You can simply notify any entity of the change and obtain a certified copy of your marriage license from your town or county clerk for any entity that requires documentation such as the Department of Motor Vehicles or Social Security Administration.

Answer 3

A woman just simply needs to use her husbands name after marriage. She may also need to update her social security information, her driver's license, other similar documents by filling out necessary forms.

Answer 4

If you decide to take your spouse's name after you marry, the first thing you should do is change your name on all of your identification, accounts and important documents (such as: credit card agencies, Internal Revenue Service, utility companies, your employer, the post office, passport, bank, stocks/bonds/mutual funds, retirement plans, etc.). Most government documents require proof of marriage for a name change. You can check with each organization about whether you will need a certified copy of your marriage certificate - but it's easiest just to obtain one before you start the process. After you have some identification bearing your new name you should begin to consistently use that name as your own.

Answer 5

You must file a name change petition to the County Court Clerk's office where you have been a resident for at least 6 months. The clerk will provide instructions on how you will complete the process.

Of course, the procedure varies in different jurisdictions. You need to check where you live.

Answer 6

With your birth certificate, other picture I.D. and your marriage license in hand - start by going to the Social Security office and filling out the forms to have your last name changed. Then go to the DMV and get a new drivers license. Contact your insurance companies, credit card companies....any other businesses that have you listed by your maiden name and request the change. It is a bit of work to do all of this, but it's the price you pay for giving up your name.

Remember - once you do this, your maiden name is no longer your legal name. Should you want to change it again in the future, you will have to get permission through the courts and go through this whole process again. If you end up divorcing - make sure the judge includes your right to go back to your maiden name in the divorce papers. Then you won't have to go through a second court procedure just to change your name.

Answer 7

In places where same-sex marriage is legal, the process is identical as for any other marriage. In places where same-sex marriage is not legal, it is not possible.

There are exceptions, however. Keep in mind that in Mexico, there is no custom of changing anyone's name when they marry. Also, in the United States, as long as you get married in a state where it is legal, you can change your name on your passport and Social Security card, even if you live in a state where it is not legal.

Answer 8

There are different things you must do to obtain your name change after marriage. First you need your marriage license, then contact social security, DMV in your state, your bank, your attorney, your credit cards, any insurance policies you have, and the human resources office where you work.

Answer 9

You will need your original and certified marriage license in order to change your last name after getting married. You will need to contact the Social Security Administration to obtain a new social security card, as well as go to your local DMV to get a new license. You will need your old license, your marriage certificate, and your new social security card when obtaining a new license.