I'm probably going to change my last name to 'maiden name - fiance's last name' on my marriage license. For any of the brides who have done this, did you need to change your name anywhere else (driver license, passport, banking, etc)?
How about professional licenses? I'm in the process of taking my CPA exam but I won't pass all 4 parts until after I am married. My CPA applications are in my maiden name. Will I need to change that?
This is sooo complicated!!!
TIA
neener1211
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you can only change your name AFTER you get married. You have to do it at the Social security office, dmv, cc's, bank, anywhere your name is. But only after you get married, and you will probably need a copy of your marriage certificate after it gets sent back to you after the wedding after it is processed.
alison1daland
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I don't know about your situation, but sinec you started the thread, if anyone has information about both the bride and the groom changing their names on the marriage liscense, I would appreciate it! (We both want to take his mother's maiden name...)
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I don't know about your situation, but sinec you started the thread, if anyone has information about both the bride and the groom changing their names on the marriage liscense, I would appreciate it! (We both want to take his mother's maiden name...)
you just have to do this on the marriage license when you go for that. On the form, it says current name, then what you want the name to be. You can change it that name. I believe you have to fill out an additional form, but you can find it on the brookhaven town website.
Your FH might have to change his name legally first, in order for you to take that name. Just based on what this second site says:
Surname Options Every person has the right to adopt any name by which he or she wishes to be known simply by using that name consistently and without intent to defraud. A person's last name (surname) does not automatically change upon marriage, and neither party to the marriage is required to change his or her last name. The bride and groom need not take the same last name.
One or both parties to a marriage may elect to change the surname by which he or she wishes to be known after the marriage by entering the new name in the appropriate space provided on the marriage license. The new name must consist of one of the following options:
the surname of the other spouse; any former surname of either spouse; a name combining into a single surname all or a segment of the premarriage surname or any former surname of each spouse; a combination name separated by a hyphen, provided that each part of such combination surname is the premarriage surname, or any former surname, of each of the spouses. The use of this option will provide a record of your change of name. The marriage certificate, containing the new name, if any, is proof that the use of the new name, or the retention of the former name, is lawful. The local Social Security Administration office should be contacted so that its records and your social security identification card reflect the name change. There is no charge for this service.
Whether you decide to use or not use this option at the time of your marriage license application, you still have the right to adopt a different name through usage at some future date. However, your marriage license cannot be changed to record a surname you decide to use after your marriage.
If you plan to use your married name at work, be sure to have your name changed in Social Security records. This way, you will get credit for all your earnings. It's easy and it's absolutely free. Contact any Social Security office. Look in the telephone book for the address and phone number. You will need documentary evidence showing both your old name and your new name.
