If you have the legal right to permanently reside in the USA, you may change names here too.

It’s not always as black and white as my surname or his surname. You have a few more options.

Religious or government certificates are both accepted when changing names. We explain how order your marriage certificate and request extra copies.

You can still change names if married abroad. While not everyone accepts a foreign marriage certificate, there is usually a way around it.  

There's different forms to use depending when your passport was issued. Follow the links to download the form you need.

Once your divorce order is granted by the court, you’re free to change names everywhere. Updating government photo ID, such as your passport, helps.

Unlike marriage name change, reverting to your former name without being divorced can be complicated.

If you’ve divorced then you have all the documents needed to start changing names, you can get your paperwork sorted in just minutes.

This process is managed by your county court. We provide general information to get started on your child’s name change, but it's always best to contact your local court directly.

If you’re legally entitled to reside in the USA you can change your name legally. We explain how.

Legal name change orders are managed at a state level. Turnaround times and filing fees vary significantly.

IRS don’t need to be notified of name changes as records are pulled from the SSA. However there are some other considerations.

Changing names on your social security card is a simple process, and free.

Be prepared for a lengthy wait and pack a suitcase of documents. Many state DMV’s can make changing names a challenging process.

It’s simple to change your name on Facebook and may only take a few minutes.