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The Guide to Changing Your Name after Marriage by: Rachel Greenberg Whether or not to change your name after marriage is a personal decision that each person must make on his/her own. But once you've decided to take the plunge, you need to be prepared for the administrative tasks that await you. Trying to get all of your IDs and accounts updated can be tedious, and even just knowing where to start is a major task itself. The following checklist should make this process much less worrisome, and hopefully hassle-free: 1. Certified copy of marriage license Before you begin, make sure you get 2 or 3 certified copies of your marriage license from the office where you applied for the license. You will need to show this document several times as proof of your name change. You really only need one copy - since most places only need to see the copy, not keep it '“ but it's best to have a few extras on hand. 2. Driver's License The Department of Motor Vehicles is run differently in each state, but it is most likely that you will need to go in person to the local office and show a certified copy of your marriage license. Some states will also have you update your name on your voter registration at the same time that you change your name on your license. If they do not, then make sure you contact the appropriate state office to get this done. 3. Social Security Card This will also require a visit in person, so locate the Social Security Office in your area. They will need to see a certified copy of your marriage license, as well as another ID with your new name. If you have already completed step #'2
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