How long does it take and cost?

The good news is that there is no time limit to changing names after marriage. While most brides make the transition to their new name within 2-3 months of their wedding, some brides may take years.

If you decide to take your spouse's name in place of your own surname the process is very straightforward. No 'registration' of your name is necessary, simply start using it and notify all the necessary organisations.

With our help, you can get your name changed in most places in just 20 minutes! You can save money by managing your own name change, ut expect it to take around 6 hours. No matter which way you go, get onto it now! Changing names can drag out over several months, or even years. (cont...)

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How long does it take to change names?

That depends on how organised you are! You can get the whole proces wrapped up within 2-3 weeks. Always start by applying for your marriage certificate from your local registrar, which is usually available 2 weeks after your wedding. With our name change kits you can have most of your records changed in just 20 minutes!

If you don't use an Easy Name Change kit, be prepared to spend an extra 6 - 8 hours. The most time consuming part is learning the name change process for each individual company. Expect to wait on hold for some time, then send a letter, an email or return a form. Your name is usually changed by each company within a few days of recieving your request.

How much does it cost?

Most organisations do not charge fees for name change. When updating your driving licence there will be no charge providing you can surrender your old licence. 

If you hold a passport and intend to travel abroad before it expires you may choose to leave your passport as is and travel under your former name. If you want your passport changed to your married then name then full renewal fees apply, even if you have years left in your current passport. A new 10 year passport costs £85.50.

You will need to pay a nominal fee for a copy of your marriage certificate from your local registrar's office. Fees vary, but expect to pay about £11. We recommend getting at least 2 copies of your marriage certificate from your registrar so your name change it not held up while you wait for your only certificate to be returned.

The only other cost to consider is an Easy Name Change kit. You can save 5 or more hours, so it is a worthwhile investment and takes all the guess work out of changing names. Our personalised kits come with an unconditional 100% money back guarantee. You have nothing to loose, except for a few boring hours of administration, so get started now!

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