When you get hitched, changing your name may be one of the last things on your list. Well, stop procrastinating and get on it! Here’s how to speed through the process. If you’ve decided to change your name, it’s time to make it official after the wedding. (Contrary to popular belief, obtaining a marriage license that uses your new last name doesn’t automatically mean you’ve changed it.) Here’s a list of the four basic steps you’ll need to know. 1. Get Proof 2. Set Social Security Straight 3. Motor on Down to the DMV 4. Fill in the Blanks And don’t forget to get your new name on these documents as well: How to Change It
Arm yourself with a certified marriage license — be sure it has a raised seal, which means it’s authentic. Call the office where your license was filed to get copies if they aren’t automatically sent to you.
Contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213; an automated system will talk you through the name change process. Your new card will be free — if you’re contacted by a company that claims to do this for a fee, don’t buy it. These companies have nothing to do with the SSA and should be reported to authorities.
Visit the Department of Motor Vehicles, which requires you to make a personal appearance (read: wait in line). Bring a book to read and every form of identification you can lay your hands on. No matter what, do not forget your certified marriage license.
Once you have a Social Security card and driver’s license in your married name, other changes should be fairly easy. Some institutions only require a phone call; others may ask for a copy of your marriage certificate or Social Security card. Be sure to notify:
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