Changing Your Last Name

LisaLeo Posted: Aug 16, 2005 03:25 PM

Changing Your Last Name

I am getting married in 11 days, can anyone give me the steps on how to go about changing my last name...post office, DMV? Do I just go there and tell them I am getting married? I know it seems dumb, but do I submit forms before the wedding?????

Thanks, I really have no clue about this.

GMD Posted: Aug 16, 2005 03:32 PM

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Great question. I think you have to request several copies of your marriage certificate to make these changes. Does anyone know??

LisaLeo Posted: Aug 16, 2005 03:35 PM

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Thanks. I already got the marriage license. Do I have to go back to town hall to obtain additional copies?

BKtoLI Posted: Aug 16, 2005 03:36 PM

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When my SIL did this she needed several copies of the marriage certificate and went first to the DMV to get the license change. Once you get the new license, then everything else is a piece of cake, since that form of ID is the most important.

However you will still need copies of the marriage certificate for Social Security, and such because they all require it.

Not sure where to get the copies from, I imagine whoever issued the certificate can give you copies.

keljoe04 Posted: Aug 16, 2005 03:53 PM

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I changed my name after the wedding. Most places needed a copy of the marriage certificate you receive in the mail after the wedding. The places you go will have to forms there that you just fill out. I went to the bank, DMV, called all the credit cards and medical insurance but I still have to do the Social Security office.

LisaLeo Posted: Aug 16, 2005 03:55 PM

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Thanks, but can you make copies of the marriage certificate and give out once its mailed back to you?

Does anyone know?

Donna Posted: Aug 16, 2005 04:09 PM

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Posted by LisaLeo

Thanks. I already got the marriage license. Do I have to go back to town hall to obtain additional copies?

ETa - because I didn't see your last post

I made copies of mine I keep one in the car since I haven't changed at DMV and I needed copies at work to change my W2s, health plans, etc. But most of the places want the original with the seal
I know I changed my credit cards over the phone, I didn't need the license.

Good luck!

LisaLeo Posted: Aug 16, 2005 04:12 PM

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Got that, but when we receive the copy with the officient signature.....can we make copies for ssn, etc., on our own... Or does it have to be an original copy....(if that makes sense)

Maybe I'll call the town hall.