Where To Change Name After Marriage Checklist?

The process of changing your name after marriage can vary between states and requires various steps. To change your name, you must obtain a marriage certificate from your town or county clerk, inform relevant government departments such as DVLA and HMRC, update your passport, and drivers license, and stop by the post office.

To change your name, you need to gather your marriage certificate, an application for a social security card, proof of citizenship, age, and identity (a passport should do the trick), submit the documents via mail or drop them off in person at a social security office, and update your personal information.

In Canada, the name on your birth certificate (your legal name) won’t change, but you can change to your married name for other documents (driver’s license, credit cards, etc.) as long as you will be using one of the accepted surnames. The Name Change Kit is checked and updated regularly, usually bi-monthly, to make sure the instructions and forms are current and up-to-date.

To change your name everywhere else, you will need the same documents used with your banks to change your name. You will need to get in contact with each organization on your checklist, learn their process, wait for forms to be delivered, fill in the tiny boxes on each form, write letters, attach proof of name change, and send it off.

In summary, changing your name after marriage requires several steps, including obtaining your marriage certificate, updating your passport, and obtaining a new social security card. It is important to have all the correct documents in place, such as your marriage certificate, deed poll, or decree absolute, before starting the process.