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First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the name change game!

While some brides choose not to change their last name, many brides do choose to take on the surname of their husband or hyphenate their last name.  So how do you start this process?

Step #1:  Marriage License:  Obtain certified copies of your marriage license

Step #2:  Social Security Administration:  This is your first stop in the name change game.  You must go to your local Social Security Office with a certified copy of your marriage license in order to start the process.

Step #3:  Your Car, Employer and other accounts will also need to be notified of your new name...
  • bank, credit union, and other investment accounts
  • mortgage company or landlord.
  • credit card companies, including department store accounts
  • insurance companies or agent (auto, home, life, etc.).
  • medical offices (your doctor, dentist, etc.).
  • utilities (phone, electric, natural gas, heating oil, etc.).
  • state and local (city and county) tax boards.
  • passport , post office and voter registration board
  • other miscellaneous accounts and memberships (Internet service provider, newspaper and magazine subscriptions, auto club, alumni association, etc.).
If all of this is starting to give you a headache or you feel you would like some help with the process check out www.MissNowMrs.com. Happy Name Changing!!! 
 


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Holly Peterson link
08/29/2010 8:35pm

This is SO helpful! What a great idea to share your insider info! If I ever need it, will definitely look back on this VERY helpful BLOG! :)

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