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.

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

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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