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Should you change your name before or after marriage?

It’s best to change your name after the honeymoon. As owner of Destination Weddings, Jen Avey explains, so long as you decide to legally change your name in the eyes of the government, it’s important to update passports, licenses, and so on, as well.

Does your name change the day you get married?

You’ve taken the plunge and perhaps decided to either take your spouse’s last name or create your own last name with your partner after the wedding. Since your name does not change automatically when you get married, you have to make sure you follow all the necessary legal steps to changing your name after the wedding.

Can I use both maiden and married name?

This is one of the most popular name change trends today, as women can take their spouse’s last name but still keep their maiden name. This can be done in all states except California (unless you list your maiden as your middle name on your marriage license), Ohio, New Jersey, and Washington.

Is it OK not to change surname after marriage?

“Clearly, a married woman has an option, but not a duty, to use the surname of the husband in any of the ways provided by Article 370 of the Civil Code. She is not prohibited from continuously using her maiden name once she is married because when a woman marries, she does not change her name but only her civil status.

What if you don’t change your last name after marriage?

Your marriage license and certificate will show both your current and new name after marriage. So, if you decide not to change, there will be a reference to your pre-marriage name, a.k.a. old name, a.k.a. current name, a.k.a. legal name. Nine times out of ten, it’s your maiden name.

Do you automatically become a Mrs When you get married?

Q – Once married do you have to change your title to ‘Mrs’ when taking your husband’s name? No, whilst it is standard practice to change your title to ‘Mrs’ when taking your husband’s surname you are under no obligation to do so.

Can I take my husband’s surname after marriage?

Your marriage certificate is a record of your marriage, not your new name or your title. Just because you marry doesn’t mean that you automatically take a husband’s name or that you are now a “Mrs”. You have the right to choose the name you want.

How do you change your name legally after marriage?

Article SummaryX. To change your name after marriage in the United States, start by getting a copy of your marriage certificate from the clerk’s office in the county you were married in. If you’re a woman that’s married to a man, once you have your marriage certificate, you can start using your husband’s last name.

Should you change your last name after marriage?

In most provinces, you can change your last name after marriage by assuming the name. This won’t change the name on your birth certificate. However, you can change your name on your health card, driver’s license, and photo card.

How to officially change your name after marriage?

Get your marriage certificate The first thing you need to do is get a physical copy of your marriage certificate.

Get a new Social Security card Now it’s time to change your name with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Get a new driver’s license or state ID card After you receive your updated Social Security card,it’s time to head to the department of motor vehicles (DMV) to

Update your vehicle title and registration information Updating your vehicle title and registration is another important item that varies drastically by state.

Update your Passport Your driver’s license or state-issued ID will work for travel inside the US.

Update your voter registration information Next,you’ll need to update your voter registration information.

Update your name with the United States Postal Service (USPS) While you don’t necessarily need to tell the USPS about your name change,you will want to update your

Update your bank accounts and credit union accounts To change the name on your bank account,most banks require you to visit a branch office with an updated photo

Request new credit cards with your new name For all major credit cards,the best place to start your name change after marriage is by calling the number on

Update other personal accounts

What do you need to know before legally changing your name?

If you’re changing your name due to marriage,the first thing you need to do is contact Social Security. This is step one.

If you’re not getting married,you need to complete a court petition. You’ll have to attend a hearing.

It’s a long process.

You can name yourself almost anything,with a few important exceptions.