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  1. 10-15-2008, 07:49 PM #1
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    Default Got married and changing my surname

    help me here, please!

    so far, i went to social security, driver's license, bank, credit card, and anything else under my name. anything else you think i need to change? i feel like i'm mising something.

    thanks!
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    I think it sounds like you got everything! Most importantly are the drivers license, social security cards and credit cards/bank cards...

    You might want to also change your car insurance to reflect your new last name if haven't done so already.
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    Voter's registration.
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    If you have a Paypal account you may need to change it. When I got married, they wanted a copy of my marriage certificate and something else. It was too much of a PITA so I just left it. Occasionally I'll have an issue with the name not matching my cc or bank statement, but even that hasn't happened in a while.
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    Quote Originally Posted by YankeeMom View Post
    If you have a Paypal account you may need to change it. When I got married, they wanted a copy of my marriage certificate and something else. It was too much of a PITA so I just left it. Occasionally I'll have an issue with the name not matching my cc or bank statement, but even that hasn't happened in a while.
    I had the same problem with Paypal. I found that it was easier to open a new account and close the old one.
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    how about your place of employment
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    I am in the same position as you. We just got married Friday, Oct. 10th and I am waiting for our certified copy of the marriage license so I can begin changing all of my info. I found this site today that I think will be helpful in order not to forget anything.
    http://weddings.about.com/od/getorga...ngeyournam.htm
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    [QUOTE=Marie78;1021502]I am in the same position as you. We just got married Friday, Oct. 10th and I am waiting for our certified copy of the marriage license so I can begin changing all of my info. I found this site today that I think will be helpful in order not to forget anything.
    http://weddings.about.com/od/getorga...ngeyournam.htm[/QUOTE

    Congratulation on your marriage.
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    Congrats! Hope this helps...

    You should use the certified copy of your marriage certificate as proof to change your name with the following government agencies:
    1. Social Security Administration
      You will need to complete Form SS-5 and send it by mail (or deliver it in person) to the Social Security Administration. There is no cost. You can download the form, as well as instructions on how to complete it, by following this link:
      http://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.pdf

      The Social Security Administration will also notify the Internal Revenue Service on your behalf, so you do not need to file anything directly with the IRS.
    2. Department of Motor Vehicles
      Bring a certified copy of your marriage certificate to the nearest Department of Motor Vehicles office, and let them know that you've changed your name. Oftentimes, you will need to personally appear at the office, so make an appointment if possible. You can change the name on your driver's license, as well as the title to any automobile that you own.
    3. Passport
      If your passport was issued one year or less from the date of your marriage, then you will need to complete Form DS-5504 and send it to the US Passport Agency, along with two color photos, a certified copy of your marriage certificate and your old passport:
      http://travel.state.gov/passport/for...5504_2663.html

      If your passport was issued more than one year from the date of your marriage, then you will need to complete a different form - DS-82.
      http://travel.state.gov/passport/for.../ds82_843.html
    4. Other Institutions
      Once you have your new social security card and driver's license, changing your name with other institutions should be fairly straight-forward. Some will want proof of marriage, others may want a copy of your new social security card or driver's license. You should contact them individually to see what they require:
      • Banks and other financial institutions
      • Credit cards
      • Post Office
      • Employer (payroll and retirement plans)
      • Voter registration
      • Mortgages / Deeds
      • Insurance policies
      • Utilities
      • State tax authority
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