how do i change my last name when married?
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['Get Your Marriage License and Certified Copies. ... ', 'Update Your Social Security Card. ... ', "Get a New Driver's License. ... ", 'Get a New Passport and Travel Documents. ... ', 'Change the Name on Your Bank Accounts. ... ', 'Change the Name on Your Credit Cards.']
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File the Appropriate Paperwork with Government Agencies A marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order legally changes your name. But you'll need an updated Social Security card, driver's license, and other identification to make good use of it. Start by contacting your local Social Security office.
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There is no legal requirement for you to change your maiden name (your surname before marriage) when you get married. This option is becoming increasingly popular as more women are establishing reputations at work with their maiden names, and want to keep them to avoid confusion.
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["You'll need a certified copy of your marriage certificate in order to change your name with most institutions. ... ", 'Once you have an official copy of your marriage certificate, the next thing you should do is update your Social Security card with your new name.']
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Change of Name by Marriage, Civil Partnership or Court Order If you have changed your name by marriage, civil partnership or court order, you may apply for a passport in your new name by submitting your original marriage certificate or final court order.
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['an official or certified copy of a certificate showing the name change, such as a marriage or civil partnership certificate.', 'a copy of a deed poll.', 'a statement of truth.', 'a statutory declaration sworn before someone able to take oaths.']
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['Legal name change documents like your marriage certificate, a court-ordered name change form, or a divorce decree.', "Proof of your identity (which can include your driver's license or ID card, a U.S. passport, or a foreign passport with a valid visa and I-94 form)."]
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["Original and Notarized photocopy of the applicant's marriage certificate.", "Notarized photocopy of the 1st and last page of the Spouse's passport.", 'Notarized Joint Affidavit for change of name from maiden to married with a joint photograph.']
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After you get married you have the option to take your spouse's last name. You do not have to formally change your last name.
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A marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order legally changes your name. But you'll need an updated Social Security card, driver's license, and other identification to make good use of it. Start by contacting your local Social Security office.
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['Form E-78: the Change of Name or Name Correction Request form.', "Your current driver's license or state ID card.", 'Your certified marriage license or name change court order.']
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['Certified copy of marriage certificate for marriage name change.', 'Certified copy of divorce decree for divorce name change.', 'Court order for general adult name change.']
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['Your legal name change document (your marriage certificate or court order)', "Proof of identity (your current driver's license, state ID or passport, for example)", "Proof of citizenship (your birth certificate or passport)—but only if this isn't already established with the SSA."]
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['Write to us at: ... ', 'Name changes require that you submit a copy of one of the following: marriage certificate, divorce decree, amended or corrected birth certificate, or court order or other legal document.']
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1. Get your marriage license. Before you can change your name, you'll need the original (or certified) marriage license with the raised seal. Call the clerk's office where your license was filed to get copies if one wasn't automatically sent to you.
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['Proof of Citizenship: your valid passport or a certified copy of your birth certificate.', 'Proof of Name Change: a certified copy of your marriage license. ... ', 'Proof of Identity: This must show your name, date of birth or age, and have a recent photograph.']
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['Your legal name change document (your marriage certificate or court order)', 'Proof of identity (a valid government photo ID)', "Proof of citizenship (your birth certificate or passport)—but only if you haven't already proved this to the SSA."]