Changing Your Name

Things to know about changing your name:

• Get extra certified copies of your marriage license
• You will need a certified copy for when you get your social security card and license
• Get your Social Security Card changed
• This is the first place to change your name- this is a fee service- which is great!
• After you have received your new social security card- get your license changed

After you have taken these steps, its now time to change your name on all other records. There are a lot of places that your name will need to be changed, so here is a list of places so you don't forget one:

• Bank Accounts
• Passport
• School records
• Work- and work documents
• Medical/dental insurance
• Auto registration and auto insurance
• Property titles and mortgages
• Voter registration card
• Investment accounts/401K
• Bank Accounts- may want to join your account before doing the rest:
• Credit/Debit Cards
• Checks

For most couples, this is a complete list, but for those married later in life you may have more places which require your name to be changed. That could include a Will or life insurance policy.

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