How do you change your name?

I got married on 9/24/00 and I need to start changing my I.D.s (drivers license, passport, etc.). Where do I start? Since I do not have a middle name, I will be taking my maiden name as my middle name and my married name as my last name. Where do I go first to change this? Do I need to show/give my marriage license to each place I need to change my name?

All advice would be helpful. Thanks.

For us, the process moved extremely fast, though it seemed like forever. We found the house in mid-October and were supposed to be in before Christmas, until the homeowner changed their mind and decided to stay through Christmas. If I remember correctly, owners have the right to delay a closing date by up to 30 days.

Name Change How To Web Site

Try this link for a VERY COMPLETE checklist and info on what you can and can't do and how to do it.

http://www.angelfire.com/ma/dnsassoc/

How do you change your name?

Just go to motor vehicles with you marriage certificate. That's all you need. Same for bills, etc. You can mail in a copy with payment and they will change it. Social Security is recommended first because it can screw up your taxes at the end of the year. I went over to the building in Patchogue. I was in and out in 5 minutes and had my new card in 2 weeks.

For us, the process moved extremely fast, though it seemed like forever. We found the house in mid-October and were supposed to be in before Christmas, until the homeowner changed their mind and decided to stay through Christmas. If I remember correctly, owners have the right to delay a closing date by up to 30 days.