3 joint acct/name change questions

Part I
DH kept is checking acct open & added me to it ( maiden name)Can I use his checks, untill the new ones come with my name on it?

Part II- I hyphenated on my marraige license , but now I think that may have been a mistake.I have to stick with what's on there for SS, and dmv & the bank,right?

Part III-
How do I sign checks made out to Mr & Mrs his last name?
We both have to sign, right?

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Posted by shamrock12472

I did this not too long ago - You can use the checks until the new ones come in, the bank will have your signature on file. As for checks, endorse them as they are written out.

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even if that's not my name, offically, anywhere?

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Posted by tourist

Part III-
How do I sign checks made out to Mr & Mrs his last name?
We both have to sign, right?

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You have to ask your bank. I couldn't just sign my new or old name ...They made me sign BOTH my maiden and married name!

I would give your bank a call

it is such a huge PITA changing names!!! I changed my name on my banking (& added DH to my account), but still sometimes get checks made out to my maiden name... i carry my marriage license (a photocopy) with me at all times, b/c i never know WHAT my name is!!!

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Posted by oct.2004bride

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Posted by tourist

Part III-
How do I sign checks made out to Mr & Mrs his last name?
We both have to sign, right?

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You have to ask your bank. I couldn't just sign my new or old name ...They made me sign BOTH my maiden and married name!

I would give your bank a call

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I got a returned checkfroma weddignlast year & I worte it to her maidenname b/c i thoughtshe wans't changing, but she signed it twice, maiden & married.
So, that's probably the best bet.

Except that my married name, is hyphenated, and the cheks are written out to Mrs his last name.
Maybe I sign it 3 times!