PW Guide Article: Changing Your Name - Here's What to Expect

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Luckily this is not the case in my country!  I'll keep my maiden name till I die! :)  Actually we have 2 last names: the first one is our father's and the second one is our mother's.  This happens in most Latin countries.

=( ..This is so scary.  I like my soon-to-be new name..but it's just scary

hmm... never thought about the complications of changing your name before going on your honeymoon. Thanks for posting this!

Thanks! This was helpful!

My employer required that I have my new social security card before they would process any paperwork, so you may not be able do that in advance, as the article advises.

Also "With these two important documents out of the way, you should have no trouble changing your name on your bank accounts, credit cards, passport, and insurance policies" is a bit misleading. You won't have "trouble," but is is a very time-consuming process.

You must visit your bank IN PERSON with your new drivers license and a certified copy of your marriage license in order to change your name on your bank accounts, order new checks and get a new debit card and/or bank-issued credit cards. They will not do this except in person.

Many places will not do this on the phone or internet, it has to be done by mail or in person, because they need a new signature on file.

Replacing your passport requires new passport photos and surrendering your current passport, so make sure there's enough time before you need to use it.

Other key things to remember are the title on your car if you own it, your car registration, and all other bills/utilities that are in your name.

Good luck!

Ditto on Yosemitebride - you got it only one more thing to add... to change your passport you must send in your actual marriage cert. they don't accept photocopies - they will send it back to you.

Thanks for the help ladies!

Thanks for this!

THANKS!! Great article!