Is this something I can worry about doing after we get back from the honeymoon? Or is it a really quick, easy thing to do?
SusiBtoM
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You can't do anything until you have the official marriage certificate back from the state.
It's an easy process, start with SS and then DMV, and take the rest from there.
newbride08
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Wait till after the honeymoon to make sure all of your documents have the same name for travel reasons, and yes also you won't be able to do anything without your marriage cerif which will arrive a few weeks after your marriage anyway. Then it is a trip to SS, DMV, and lots of phonecalls to cc company, utility bills....don't worry, its not that bad. good luck!
jaep129
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Yes you have to wait till you get your mar. cert. from the state which can take some time!
tcotier
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Thanks!!
Makes this week a little easier, haha
PegaLega
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You have to wait until after you get your marriage certificate, go on your HM and use your maiden name
HallsLady
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Sorry I'm hijacking, but do passports need to be changes as well?
chakrasdeosil
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There's site and they offer this really easy way of changing your name its called missnowmrs.com I believe its about thirty dollars and they even do the passport name changes even your drivers license. If you have one
RadiantBride
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Definitely wait until after the hm, it is tideous and long processes of waiting on lines at the different places.
SusiBtoM
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Posted by RadiantBride
Definitely wait until after the hm, it is tideous and long processes of waiting on lines at the different places.
As said before, you cannot do anything until you have the official marriage certificate back from the state. SS and DMV need to see the original certificate, most banks require a copy, most cc companies will do the change over the phone if your SS number is already changed.
Passports only have to be changed if you are travelling under your married name. You have one year from the date of issue to change your name for free. If it is longer than that, you have to pay for a new passport.
As for the website that helps you change your name, save the $30 and do it yourself. It is not difficult and I would not feel comfortable with a stranger having that much personal information about myself.
ELluvsMB
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I don't see why it can't wait until after the HM. You have enough to worry about anyways lol. But I have heard it's quite a process so I guess researching before hand what you will need to do might help.
