if you are... what do you do?! i know credit cards, work papers, drivers lisence, social security.... anything else major?? is there a way of doing it without going to DMV for the liscense? and how do you change social security card? TIA
JCMsGirl05
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They do sell a kit for this....So much to do...
Moosey911
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Most of it you have to do in person (yes, this means going to the DMV ). You also have to go to your local social security office with the marriage certificate. I'm not sure yet about credit cards, but as soon as I find out--I'll let ya know.
Try to search on the newlywed board---maybe they have this info already posted???
ShelliNMando
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Here's a checklist I found in Premier Bride:
Auto Registration Bank Accounts Car Insurance Credit Cards Credit Reporting Agency Deeds Doctor/Dental Records Driver's License Employee Records IRS Life Insurance Policy Memberships Passport Post Office Property Title Savings Accounts Social Security Stock Certificates Voter Registration Will
It also says that a request should be made for a seperate credit history to be maintained under the bride's maiden name and to keep one or two credit cards under your maiden name to maintain a credit rating.
Hope this helps.
azoodie
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jess i got the name change kit off the knot....i think it may be worth it...they have like a 10 page check list...i am not looking foward to this
nov2004bride
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I used the name change kit and found it very helpful. Don't forget you also need to change your title and your registration on your car. you need to bring the original title with you.
Jan05Bride
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Start with Social Security and then work from there.
Credit Cards and some other institutions just need a written or verbal notice from you (bank institutions, doctors office, etc, etc...)
DMV - change your license, registration & title
Stacey04
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About going to the DMV, you must bring your ORIGINAL marriage license. Someone told me to bring a copy, but I brought the original also. And you have to take a new picture. The guy told us that they compare the one they have on file with the new one to make sure its the same person. I thought that was very smart of them
AnniesSS
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Do you really have to change your car title and registration if you aren't combining your insurance? FH and I both have 2 vehicles each and don't need the 'multiple car discount'. I'd rather not put my truck under his name or even his last name at this point.
lolita4life
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aye yai yai!! so much to do! credit cards are easy. mine had the wrong lsat name for me (it had my stepdads last name) and i called and they changed it right then. they congratulated me on my name change! lol.. i didnt tell her that it was just a mistake.
