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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.