Married after boot camp, when does the name change take effect?
595198
She can wear it as soon as she goes through the social security office and gets her S.S. card changed.  Then its official. everything in the military goes through your social security number.  Her married name has to be on that card.
925634
It really is a personal decision - there's obviously no law that requires anyone to do one thing or another. I never changed mine, I like my name, and simply don't see why take a new name that doesn't have the same significance for me. My mom has never changed hers, and it's never been a problem. It depends what is important to you, and what significance you attach to your or your husband's name. From the purely practical standpoint - it makes absolutely no difference.
917845
Gabriella, I would be very surprised if it is mandatory to change your name in the USA.  I think if you enquire you will find you can keep your own name, just as you do in Italy.\n\nIt is personal choice.\n\nMany women here do not change their name either.  On the other hand, I have known some men take their wife's name.  personal choice.
446452
would help if you posted the state. it very's from state to state. if you use his lastnname or tell people yall are married then yes.
811841
No, not until your spouse applies to get you citizenship.  It's not automatic.
513020
Your marriage license will contain your given name.  Should you choose to change your name, the marriage license is proof that you have changed your name.  Take your marriage license and your old driver license to the DMV and they'll issue you a new license with your new name on it.  After that, your license should be sufficient for changing any other records you need to change, although some places may want a copy of the marriage license as well.
466443
I asked my husband if he wanted to take my last name when we married. (I knew I wasn't going to change my name.) He said he'd had his name a long time, and he was kind of attached to it. So he kept his and I kept mine.\n\nI'm very close to my family, though, and he's not at all close to his. So when our children were born, we gave them my last name.\n\nSo you don't have to be "the last of your line" whether he takes your name or not!
511804
If you two are legally married, then if your husband is deployed to any other base, you will both be going together. The military does not force the spouse to leave the other spouse. Only if you are married however. If he is deployed to war...that is a different story. Depending on his job in the military as well. \n\nIf you need anything, feel free to IM.
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.
712994
Yes, just notify immigration of your address change (something ALL aliens are required to do within 30 days of an address change).  One point, if you are getting a green card based on a marriage to a US Citizen and you change your address, but not that of your spouse, it could be grounds for denying your permanent residence status.
1153232
http://courts.michigan.gov/scao/courtforms/namechange/pc51.pdf
1123239
Re-enlist.  Unless you absolutely hate it.  My husband is up soon to make that same decision and I'm all for re-enlisting.
699056
Yes. Bring your photo ID, voter registration card, and proof of name change (marriage certificate) and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
1056418
no its unique.... u can't change ur last name till u get married plus i like it.. who cares if u get made fun of in school..... if ur friends r then there not ur real friends and u can't change something thats gonna b wich u forever
116076
I have been through this same thing you are going through. (My husband is active duty in the military too BTW) When he got nice all of a sudden it was because he was having an affair. So I don't think he will keep the new changes. My advice is to be cautious.
820581
go to www.namechangelaw.com  and choose your state,  it will explain it from there
619945
You need to change it in court. They have to give you a legal document stating what your name is changing from and to. You can take this form then to secretary of state and social security offices and get your name changed- It is easy to change if you are getting a divorce ( and going back to your maiden name). But to change it just because you want to requires a court appearance and a judge ruling.\nGood luck