Important Name Change Questions

*Question: For what name changes will I need my *original* marriage certificate?

*If I change my name at the bank before changing it at work, will my direct deposit be messed up?


My situation: I have just changed my name at the DMV and at the social security office. I now have to change it with the bank, the utility companies, credit cards, etc.

Importantly, I am an attorney and need to change my name in the court in which I am admitted. I cannot practice under my new name until it has been processed. In order to do this, I must mail my original marriage certificate to the court and it will not be returned until the name change is processed. I want to make sure I get everything else done before I send it in.

Do I need it to change my name with the CC companies and utility companies -- or can I do that with a copy of the certificate?

TIA!

Well, it's apparently not necessary for the CC companies as I just changed it online!

*If I change my name at the bank before changing it at work, will my direct deposit be messed up?

No your direct deposit will not be messed. I know because my work checks are still in my maiden name. As long as the account number stays the same you will be okay.

The utility and insurance companies I had to fax a copy to change my name. They would not know if it was an original or a copy.

I think you can go to town hall and buy another copy of your marriage license so if you send the original and wind up needing another one I think they are easy enough to get.

Thank you!

Now I can go to the bank today.