Last name change

Does anyone have experience in changing last name? How long do you have to change your documents? Grace period wise. Thanks ladies!

Last name change - Long Island Weddings

No time frame. You can do it as soon as you get your marriage license or years later.

Last name change - Long Island Weddings

I mean like if I change my name on the marriage license how soon do I have to change passport and stuff like that?

Last name change - Long Island Weddings

The marriage licence gets mailed to you after the wedding. I think about 2 weeks later. Then you can fill out all the paperwork to change your name. I got a bunch of forms when we applied for the marriage licence. Or you can fill that all out on missnowmrs.com.

Re: Last name change

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Posted by Hazeleyed86

I mean like if I change my name on the marriage license how soon do I have to change passport and stuff like that?

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There is no time frame.

I changed my license, ss card and credit cards within a week of receiving my marriage license.
American Express required a copy of my new license.
I did not change my passport yet because I don't plan on traveling outside the US.

Last name change - Long Island Weddings

So if I was traveling outside of country right after wedding would I have a problem?

Re: Last name change

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Posted by Hazeleyed86

So if I was traveling outside of country right after wedding would I have a problem?

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For my honeymoon I booked everything in my maiden name. The travel documents must match your photo ID (driver's license or passport).
It takes about 10-14 days to receive back the marriage license. Nothing can be changed until you receive the license. Once I went to DMV it took about 10 days to receive my driver's license.
For name change to the passport, I think you need to mail in original documents. I don't know how long this process takes.

Last name change - Long Island Weddings

Okay! Thanks good to know :)

Last name change - Long Island Weddings

FW just got her passport, and I think I read that if you do it within 6 months? or a year? it's free & easier to change the name.