How can I change my last name, back to my maiden name?
338559
It needs to be in the divorce decree.  Then go to the Social Security office and get a new card.
1157028
If you have done nothing official to change your name from what you have been given since birth, then that's your legal name.  Marriage does not automatically change your name.  When you marry, you have to notify Social Security or the Dept. of Motor Vehicles, for instance, that you wish to change your name.  I did so when I married my first husband.  When I divorced him and remarried, I did not choose to change my name to that of my second husband, so I did nothing.  Therefore, my current legal name is the name I took when I married my first husband.
593916
Use whatever name you like.  If you want to change now or change later it's all good.
820581
go to www.namechangelaw.com  and choose your state,  it will explain it from there
631332
Go to Google an use search term 'free legal name change' ... you will get plenty of hits.
18808
As far as I know,there is no way to change the name you start out with though you can start a new account. Not a big deal I guess, then just let everyone know of the change. Or you can upgrade to a paid service Good Luck
1008269
You'll  probably be better off consulting with a lawyer.You will have to petition the court for termination of his rights,be required to post a public notice,usually in a newspaper, to announce your intention.A lawyer could very possibly make the transition faster and easier,especially in regards to your husband adopting her, and the subsequent name change.
181551
.   Order extra certified copies of your marriage certificate for agencies that require originals before allowing you to change your name on documents, such as the department of motor vehicles.  \n  \n2.   If you're a man changing your name at marriage, check your marriage certificate to see if there is a space to indicate a name change. If not, you will need court papers to legally change your name. Contact a local attorney to find out the procedure for name changing in your state. (This is not necessary for women.)  \n  \n3.   Request a new Social Security card or cards reflecting the name change. Call the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213 to obtain forms and instructions.  \n  \n4.   Make an appointment to visit the department of motor vehicles for a new driver's license. Ask in advance which documents you'll need to bring in order to certify the validity of your name change.  \n  \n5.   Obtain and complete a Passport Amendment/Validation Application. Send this along with appropriate fees, your current passport(s), and a certified documentation of your name change (such as a certified copy of a marriage certificate or court papers) to the nearest passport agency.  \n  \n6.   Order replacements for checks, business cards, credit cards and other documents that contain your old name.  \n  \n7.   Call employers and schools (if you are a student) to let them know your new name, and ask them to change it in their records.  \n  \n8.   Change your name on your car registration, with your insurance and mortgage companies, and with your frequent-flier program.  \n  \n9.   Contact the post office, utility companies and registrar of voters.  \n  \n10.   Make the announcement to friends and family (ideally to your in-laws first), using stationery or thank-you cards with your new name printed on them, or order name-change cards designed for such an occasion.
303422
Doesn't sound right.\nI think you have to go to the office of vital statistics and change your social security card to that of your married name you put on the ceritficate.\nCall the office of Vital Statistics in your area or local courthouse. Usually the middle name is dropped and maiden becomes your middle unless you prefer to keep your middle and drop your maiden.
43592
You can change your name simply by beginning to use it, as long as you are not doing so fraudulently. To actually be able to conduct official business with your name, however, you will need a legal name change order, issued by a court. To do that, contact your local (usually called Circuit) court.\n\nYou can also change your name if you are changing your last name because you got married or divorced. To do this, bring an application for Social Security Card to the nearest Social Security office along with a certified copy of your marriage license or divorce decree. With your new SS card, you'll be able to change your name on anything else.
137154
Your legal name is the name that is on your marriage certificate. This is a legal document that can change your name, if you said you wanted it changed. You are also responsible to get the name changed on your Social Security card after you are married. I would get this done as soon as possible or you can get in trouble with the IRS over it.
21532
I believe that it means they want you to stop using your last name that you share with your ex-husband and start using your maiden name (whatever your last name was before you were married) again.
159013
In many states it is as simple as using a new name in place of the old one. This can be problematic when traveling since 9/11 though. \nI reccomend one of two things: search online for you states and local laws on the matter or visit your county courthouse and someone there will be able to point out the forms and fees required to go about changing it that way.
312618
Write up a court petition and file it with the court,\nThe judge will have a short hearing, sign it and you have a new name.
807177
Contact your attorney, and have him/her file a motion with the judge to order her to stop using her married name, and comply with the decree of divorce that requires her to use her maiden name.
496701
The method and cost varies by state and county.  In my county, all that is required is to fill out some paperwork and pay a fee.  In some states, you must actually go to court - essentially suing your state for the right to change your name.  I recommend going to your state's and/or county's official website.  They should have information there.  If you can't find it, contact the clerk of court for your state or county and ask them.  Or ask an attorney licensed to practice in your state.
694091
The process is simple in most states. You go to the county clerk or the local county court, and get a form for name change. You usually do not need an attorney, though it's always a good idea if you have any legal questions.\n\nThe form, and what you need to do after filling it out, will vary by state, but it generally requires proof of identity (birth certificate, green card, etc.) and a small fee. Some states also require you to go before a judge and explain why you are changing your name. But it's not a very complicated process in most situations.