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

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.

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

It is possible to keep your maiden name as a middle name but you should first be aware of your state’s law. You may need to state this name when filing for your wedding license.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Voter records are centralized, so you can change at either state or national level. We’ll provide your state’s form and procedures.

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