The only document needed to start changing names after marriage is your marriage certificate. Religious certificates can be used in most places, but are accepted.  We explain how to order your certificate from Vital Statistics.

It’s perfectly legal to take your husband’s name on all identification and records, yet be known by your maiden name in some situations, such as at work.

It’s up to you to notify all the organizations of your new surname. In many cases you’ll need to send a letter, fax or form. We can provide all the paperwork you need.

It’s easiest for your preferred name to be noted on your divorce decree.  If you haven’t arranged for this you can show other documents to change names after divorce.

You may want to change names but are not yet divorced. Perhaps the divorce is dragging on for too long or you just have an unwanted name. We explain your options.

Only the court can issue a new legal name.  With a bit of time and patience you may be able to manage the application yourself.  We explain how.

Legal name change is available to both adults and minors.  US citizens and resident legal aliens can apply for a new name via the court.

Once you have a legal name change order, Easy Name Change helps get your records and identification updated.  We provide comprehensive name change procedures for hundreds of Florida and national organizations.

When changing names you may need to notify around 20 or so companies. We provide all the forms, letters and procedures for each organization and it only takes minutes. 

You are often asked to send a certified copy of your name change document or ID.  We explain what this means and why it’s necessary.

Non-citizens are entitled to change their name in the USA, but there a number of factors to take into consideration before making the change.

Its free to update the name in your passport providing it was issued within the past 12 months and you're changing your name from marriage or divorce.

Change your Florida Driver's License after updating your details with Social Security. Licenses must be updated in person and there is a fee payable.

Regardless if you are changing your name from marriage, divorce or legally, Easy Name Change Florida puts all the information you need at your fingertips.