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The process of switching to a new name for the wedding can be confusing. What do you do first? See where your information to send?

Relax, you're not alone! These are the most frequently asked questions if you change your name by marriage, and have simple answers. Follow these seven simple steps to married (and yes, the order is important) and enjoy a change of name without stress!

>>> Step 1: Request for certified copy of marriage license. After marriageregistered with the government, a free copy of the title of marriage license to receive. But for all agencies that proof of your name Marriage need to provide, you have to at least three copies that they can not expect a position, the only copy back before you edit a different name elsewhere.

The best time for additional copies of the measure with the return of the original marriage certificate. Request for additional copies is much less expensivewhen the marriage. by (certified copies of marriage license costs significantly more after that.) For fastest response, use any form of payment accepted your area (usually money orders) and make sure only the method of payment to pay.

>> Step> 2: Change your Social Security record first. Once your authorization to receive copies of your marriage, is willing to security, you change your name with the SocialAdministration (SSA). The completion of Form SS-5 (use blue or black ink only). The person can not the social security office or via mail (your local office can be found in the blue pages of your telephone book under "U.S. Government offices".)

There is no charge for the conversion of your administration of social security (note that offer to do this for you. I'm not with the SSA and SS should not be trusted with your number.) USite can form SS-5 to the Social Security Administration, or you can call 1-800-772-1213 in the SSA form to apply.

If you choose the form and mail a certified copy of marriage certificate, marriage certificate is usually returned to the sender after 10 days by post.

If your SSA records in person, make sure your copy of the marriage, but leave your license with the clerk SSA! Normally may not exceed2-4 weeks for the new social security card with you to deliver.

Note: When completing the Form SS-5, okay, 5, 8b and 9b empty.

Good news! The IRS is also associated with the administration of social security and no formal notice of the name must change. Once adjustments are complete married name by the Social Security Administration, the new name of your automatically updated with the IRS.

TheIRS records are generally 10 days after the updating of the registers of the Social Security Administration will take A. However, if the deadline for filing your taxes is two weeks to IRS change your name with Social Security, should you encounter update your name and address of your be avoided. Use Form 8822 to the IRS website.

>> Step> 3: Call the telephone company or utility business and have one or two recent laws YOURNew name. Although it not essential that the bills met with the new name will be many local authorities (such as libraries, memberships, etc.), which is legit your new spouse. Finally, you should still switch your electricity bill, and now helps you later.

Try changing your name with your phone service company. If you have proof, a copy of the marriage. (Do not send a certified copy at their request. Usually a copy of Xeroxsufficient for this type of activity. Be sure to ask what they need as proof.) Is taken at least one billing cycle show for your name change, until the energy bill, but if it works, you will find more evidence of your name to marry someone else, that they can be implemented in the coming months.

>> Step> 4: Update your bank account. It's more likely that the certificate, a copy of the marriage, but let a certified copy of your bank. Always tryThe use of a Xerox copy, if this is acceptable. Make sure the new order and debit or credit check card while changing your name with your bank.

NOTE: When using direct deposit, do not forget to tell your employer and your bank of your new name at the same time. So any lapse in the automatic salary deposit into your bank account will occur.

>>> Step 5: Change your driver's license or ID STATE. Once the new social securityCard by mail, you are ready to change your driving record. You personally to your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV or go – if your license). Make your local DMV office in the blue pages of your telephone directory under "government".

If your state DMV takes appointments, by all means, call for an appointment! Take the driving current and a certified copy of the marriage. Your copy of the marriagePermits must be returned immediately.

Before going, call or visit the website to ensure DMV change will ensure that all necessary documents for the married name. There are few things worse than a long line, DMV only to find he had forgotten an important document!

You must be sure your new Social Security Card (the new name, obviously) and a certified copy of the marriage. Some countries require additional documents such asElectric bill or bank statement with your new married name (which is why I have her name changed on the electric bill and your bank.)

It is usually a small fee for changing the permit, asking not forget how much money and what payment methods are accepted.

Bonus: If you're at DMV, you can attend, even if your voter registration and updating your vehicle registration and title. And, oh yes, it may be well preserved, the addressmodified license and vehicle records the time himself.

>>> Step 6: Change all records from other

Internal Revenue Service – IRS is not immediately change its name (they get social security). However, the IRS must notify a change of address form 8822 line 5 and you can change the display name. If the address does not change when you tax the next time you use the new name. The IRSSecurity finding a match with the social. Form 8822 IRS website to get on.

Ministry of Finance – The SSA also requires the State Department of Revenue (for state fees if applicable). It is not necessary to contact the agency if you change your address or if the deadline for filing your taxes from the state within two weeks after the name change social security. In these cases you need to update your name and addressyour tax money on your desk, to avoid problems. Contact your state Department of Revenue site or call for more information and forms.

U.S. Post Office – no need to call for new knowledge to the public, but if you move, you want to e-mail forwarded to your new home. This can be done in the form of the address on the USPS website by clicking "edit" your business, or go to your local post office for a change. MailOffice forwards mail to one year, but it can take up to six weeks to do it in the rotation.

U. Passport D – Once you update your Social Security card and driver's license, identity card or passport to obtain (e-mail form) along with the marriage certificate and test certificate.

What you need:

A valid passport
Marriage
Completed passport name change form (seePassport Agency website: http://travel.state.gov/)
There is no fee for your passport have not changed (there is a surcharge if you must renew your passport)

Mail the completed form to change, old passport or a certified copy of a marriage license at the address indicated on the form document.

Note: The forms you print must be clear and sharp. Applications are blurred or illegible will not be accepted. They should be printed on plain white with black print. ThermalPaper, sublimation paper, special inkjet paper and other shiny papers are not acceptable.

Get your step and return the marriage certificate in the mail a few weeks. If you renew your passport, you need a different, new pictures, etc. Check the website Passport Agency for more information and access to other forms.

There is no fee if you request your information be accelerated. Currently the cost for expedited service$ 60.

Attention! If you're planning a trip right after your wedding, traveling to your maiden name! Passport, the names of tickets and other travel documents, all the same.

Credit Cards

Call the customer service number on the back of your card and find out what your credit card provider for you to change your name to be. Many companies are changing your documents with a phone call.

However, it is advisable to your bases by sendingYour name change request. Whether the request when mail call.

*** Make sure your credit card update after reading your new license. Some traders to require an identity card to accept the first credit card, credit card and your ID must match the name.

>> Step 7: Print the whole wedding checklist Change name> of the people, places and agencies change their names know your: Name Change Checklist.

You canpractice checklist starting for each agency or business, how to change the name. Using this checklist is a good way to make sure all people and places that need to change your name.

Congratulations! With the change of name to "off task" of the road and your spouse, you can enjoy your new marriage!