Here's how to change your name with the Social Security Administration (SSA) once married. Download and file the SSA name change form for free.

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

All you need is your marriage certificate. Some places must be updated in person, we provide paperwork and procedures for all the others.

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

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

Having a cort 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 more tricky.

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.

The SSA allows you to revert to your prior name after divorce. If you don't have an order restoring your former name other documents can be shown in its place. Always prioritize changing names with the SSA.

You can be known by any name, but to get identification and records changed you need a court order.

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.

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

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

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

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

You can change names online once logged in. Significant changes will require a proof document to be uploaded.