You will need the 'Name Change Petition' in your state as well as maybe getting fingerprints at the local police station (to run a background check, only in certain States).
Then you will need to have the name change petition notarized and file it with the county clerk's office and they will provide you further instructions on what to do.
Not in Virginia
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In the United States you do not have to change your name when you get married. In fact it is very common for a woman not to.
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It does not matter where you got married, you change your name in the State where you are a resident.
Marriage document;Divorce decree;Certificate of Naturalization showing the new name; orCourt order approving the name change.
To change your name to your married name on your house title, you'll typically need to prepare a few documents, including a marriage certificate. Then, contact your local county recorder's office or the appropriate authority that manages property records. You may need to fill out a change of name form and pay a small fee. Lastly, submit the required documents to have your name officially updated on the title.
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To change your name with the IRS after getting married, you need to update your name with the Social Security Administration first. Once your new name is reflected in their records, you can then inform the IRS by filling out and submitting Form SS-5 along with a copy of your marriage certificate.
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.
You will have to go to your local county court clerk's office and submit what is referred to as a name change petition.
You would need to petition the court for the name change to make it official. You will need that document for the social security office and schools to make sure the name change is done correctly.