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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.

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.

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

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

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.

The SSA allows you to revert to your prior name after divorce. If you don't have an order restoring your former name you can request a name correction with the SSA instead. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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