Name Changing! Questions and Pointers

[benandelena]

We will honeymooning 2 weeks after our wedding. I'm sure this is not long enough for the name change process to be completed, but should I take my marriage cert anyway? I will have my old ID, SS card, BC, etc all in my maiden name.


Also, how do I even go about changing my name??? I assume I need to get a new DL, SS card, work badge....what else? Any pointers?

[Frazzle]

If I was you, what I'd do is wait until after my honeymoon to change my name...as no, two weeks wouldn't be enough time imo to change all documents (I'm in Canada - so that would include changing my passport).

It may vary from place-to-place but how it works here is I can either legally change my name, which means EVERYTHING changes but the main difference is in my birth certificate which would be changed to his name - this involves filling out a form with the government at a small cost

...OR...

I can assume his name. To do that, I simply take my marriage certificate to the different places and ask them to change it. This is no cost - but may involve minor costs, such as getting new cheques printed. I have an extensive list on my computer at home of all the places/people I have to notify. I can share that list here if you'd like!

I am going to assume the name. So I will change everything to his name but not my birth certificate.

[lvtotrvl1]

Make your cruise reservation with your maiden name. Change everything upon return.

[benandelena]

OK, I guess I will have to wait to have everything changed.

Frazzle, a list of places to go to have everything chaged would be great! I am in the US, but I'm sure most things are comparable.

TIA

[Frazzle]

Ok here's my list - keeping in mind I have a child too...

SIN card (so your social security)
Drivers license
License plate/car ownership
passport
health card
life insurance
health insurance plan with work
work
doctors - medical, eye
dentist
auto insurance/house insurance
banks
daycare
school
points cards - like an aeroplan etc.
internet provider
my home business - bus. cards, internet...
mortgage/title
post office
library cards

That's what i have! Hope it helps

[lovetocruise77]

Thanks for posting that list. There are several things I would not have thought of!! Congratulations!