so my FH and i will be going on our HM the day after the wedding (may 30), and i will be leaving for south africa to teach abroad for 6 weeks on july 4.. should i have my name changed before we have our wedding so i don't need to worry about changing my passport and license, or should i wait until i get back from south africa in august and change it then? tia!
SoonToBeMrsCali
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This is a good question.. We were probably going to get our passports before we're married officially... so maybe won't be changing name until after that...
smilesjc81
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afterwards for sure
why add stress to yourself
you'll be married, thats all that matters
leave the legal documents alone (in your maiden name)
til after you get back. You dont wanna risk GOD FORBID
something going wrong, or getting delayed if yoou know your gonna be abroad
SoonToBeMrsCali
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I was reading some things also that if your passport doesn't match your name on the ticket it could be an issue... considering you will probably order your ticket way before you're officially married... I say stay with the maiden name.
dctead
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Crashing... but I'm a TA... so I just wanted to let you know...
You need your Marriage Certificate to change your name... and that doesn't come til 3-4 weeks after the wedding... so leave all your travel info in your maiden name.
TSA says your airline tickets MUST match exactly your passport.
CristinD83
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Yea I'd wait and just do everything in your maiden name to be safe
alexb
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I would wait afterwards.... why give yourself the extra stress...
merbride
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Posted by SoonToBeMrsCali
I was reading some things also that if your passport doesn't match your name on the ticket it could be an issue... considering you will probably order your ticket way before you're officially married... I say stay with the maiden name.
ditto!
lizb
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Hi,
I would wait until I got home to change your passport.
On another note, it might be a good idea for you to register with the Smart Traveler EnrollmentUS State Department travel site.
Here is information about the program:
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service provided by the U.S. Government to U.S. citizens who are traveling to, or living in, a foreign country. STEP allows you to enter information about your upcoming trip abroad so that the Department of State can better assist you in an emergency.
STEP also allows Americans residing abroad to get routine information from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
