Name Change

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Congratulations, on your recent nuptials! 

Here's a comprehensive list of where to begin with changing your last name. It's a daunting task, and know it may take 1 - 6 months to complete. 

• Auto Insurance Policy
• Bank Accounts
• Church
• Credit & Debit Cards
• Club Memberships
• Dental Providers
• Driver License
• Electronic Devices
• Email Address
• Employer Pension Plans
• Family & Friends
• Health Insurance Policy
• Legal Agreements & Contracts
• Last Will & Testament
• Life Insurance Policy
• Mailbox
• Medical Providers
• Military ID
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Organization Memberships
• Passport
• Post Office
• Professional Certifications
• Professional Licenses
• Retirement Plans 
• Return Label Address
• Reward Programs
• Savings Bonds
• Social Media Accounts
• Social Security Administration
• Stocks
• Subscriptions
• TSA PreCheck
• Vehicle Registration
• Volunteer Organizations
• Voter Registration

Although there is no law requiring one's last name to change after marriage, it remains common practice since the 11th Century (1001 - 1100).

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In most cases, the documents you will need:

• Birth Certificate (with raised seal)
• Certified Marriage Certificate Issued by a County Court
• Current Social Security Card & Driver License

Of course, the same list would apply in the event of a divorce.

Documents you will need are those as noted above plus Divorce Decree Issued by a County Court.

Also, in adoption.

 

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Spanish speaking customs, a person's given name is followed by two family surnames, the father's and ending with the mother's. Upon marriage the spouses last name follows their middle name and their family surnames placement remains the same. Example: First Name, Middle Name, Married Surname, Father's Surname, and Mother's Surname. 

In the LGBTQ+ community tend to choose who will make the name change or hyphenate last names. Some forgo either surname and jointly decide to take on a new one. 

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