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NAME
CHANGE NIRVANA
A marriage license with
your new name on it does not mean your name
has automatically changed.
Make your
new name official. If you’ve decided to change your name, the easiest way is to
apply for the NAME CHANGE is at the same time you apply for your Marriage
License.
It will save you extra
paperwork, time, and money. You’ll receive a simple form to submit to the
Social Security Administration and you’re on your way.
If you
wait until after your honeymoon, you’ll need to revisit the Probate Court where
you reside (with your Birth Certificate) and fill out a CHANGE OF NAME
APPLICATION.
A hearing date (need not
be present) is set by the Court, normally 45 to 50 days from the date of
filing. At least 30 days prior to hearing, you must have published a Notice of
Change of Name in a newspaper of general circulation and proof filed with the
Court. Your local Probate Court will help explain how to do this.
Once you
receive notice that the Court granted your name change, proceed with your
Social Security card and driver's license. Without these, you won't get very
far down the list of other important changes. Some institutions only require a phone
call
others may ask for a copy of your marriage certificate or social security
card. Always arm yourself with a certified marriage license -- be sure it has a
raised seal, which means it's authentic.
- Social Security Card
Contact
the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213 or download form SS-5
online at www.socialsecurity.gov. Once you’ve filled it out, you can either
mail it in or turn it in directly. Your new card will be free.
- Driver’s
License
Visit the
Department of Motor Vehicles, which requires you to make a personal appearance.
Bring
your certified marriage license
&
Social Security card.
- Car Registration
- Car
Insurance
- Voter
Registration
- Passport
Do not do this before the wedding -- your passport name must match the name on
your ticket and all other travel documents!
- Checks
and Checking Accounts
- Savings
Accounts
- IRAs
&
CDs
- Safe
Deposit Box
- Credit
Cards
- Loans
- Stock,
Bonds
- Life
Insurance
- Health
Insurance
- Will
- Homeowner’s
Insurance
- Property
Titles
- Leases
- School
Registration
- Professional
Information
- Employee
Records
- Business
Cards/Letterhead
- Return
Address Labels
- Magazine
Subscriptions
- Notify Post Office
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