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GregJoannaW Posted: Feb 20, 2013 11:40 AM+

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Posted: Feb 20, 2013 11:40 AM

Name Change....

Does anyone know where I begin to legally change my name to my married name?? I googled a search and came up with a website 'legalzoom.com' not sure if this is the way to go! Any help would be greatly appreciated.....

Bride2Be78 Posted: Apr 05, 2013 09:09 PM+

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Posted: Apr 05, 2013 09:09 PM

Name Change....

I came across a co called Im a Mrs but don't know anyone who used them

Pinkisles Posted: Apr 09, 2013 10:16 AM+

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Posted: Apr 09, 2013 10:16 AM

Name Change....

You have to go to the social security office and fill out a form. You need your marriage license and proof of citizenship (drivers license, passport, non driver ID, birth certificate). If you go on the ssa.gov website they have a section for it.

My question is do you have to go to the office or can you do this by mail?

Bride2Be78 Posted: Apr 11, 2013 07:43 PM+

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Posted: Apr 11, 2013 07:43 PM

Re: Name Change....

Posted by Pinkisles

You have to go to the social security office and fill out a form. You need your marriage license and proof of citizenship (drivers license, passport, non driver ID, birth certificate). If you go on the ssa.gov website they have a section for it.

My question is do you have to go to the office or can you do this by mail?

You can choose to go to the SS bldg. or go through the mail. However, you have to mail in original docs they wont accept copies. If you decide to go to SS, go early!! HTH!

RussianBride Posted: Aug 01, 2013 03:29 PM+

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Posted: Aug 01, 2013 03:29 PM

Re: Name Change....

I'm using missnowmrs.com - it's great! But yeah if you're mailing you need original documents but this site has an option to request multiple copies of your original marriage license. HTH!

Courtz Posted: Aug 10, 2013 07:41 AM+

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Posted: Aug 10, 2013 07:41 AM

Name Change....

You do not need to pay for any service. Go to SS Office, bring your Marriage Certificate and two forms of Photo ID, if you have your SS Card you can bring it, but I did not.
You can do the DMV the same day... just need your Marriage License there.
Once your SSN is update with your new name you just call all your credit cards. The bank and Mortgage company will require the Marriage License.

Bride in 2012 Posted: Aug 12, 2013 08:08 PM+

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Posted: Aug 12, 2013 08:08 PM

Re: Name Change....

Posted by RussianBride

I'm using missnowmrs.com - it's great! But yeah if you're mailing you need original documents but this site has an option to request multiple copies of your original marriage license. HTH!

this!

Nichelmus Posted: Aug 14, 2013 03:46 PM+

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Posted: Aug 14, 2013 03:46 PM

Re: Name Change....

Posted by Courtz

You do not need to pay for any service. Go to SS Office, bring your Marriage Certificate and two forms of Photo ID, if you have your SS Card you can bring it, but I did not.
You can do the DMV the same day... just need your Marriage License there.
Once your SSN is update with your new name you just call all your credit cards. The bank and Mortgage company will require the Marriage License.

I did this. I didnt pay for any service