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

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

Here's how to change your name with the Social Security Administration once married. Download and file the SSA name change form as part of any kit.

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

If you’re divorced then you probably have all the documents needed to start changing names! You can get your paperwork sorted in just minutes.

Make sure you ask for an order to restore your former name as part of your divorce proceedings then start changing names everywhere. Update SSA first, then the DMV, then everywhere else.

Having a court issued name change order is the simplest way to change names. It's still possible to change names without this but the process can be tricky.

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

Once you have a court document you must then contact all the necessary companies to get your accounts and identification updated.

If you’ve decided to file a legal name change application with the court we’ve got some information to help you along the way.

You can change names online once logged in. A change from marriage, divorce or legally will require a proof document to be uploaded.

It’s simple to change your name on Facebook and should only take a few minutes. Follow these steps.

There’s a number of different forms, so be sure to complete the correct one based on your name change situation.

The experience of changing names in your home country while residing abroad will be different for everyone as it depends on the policy from each of your organizations.