Changing first name spelling with last name

[Deleted User]

Hi,

Is it possible to change the spelling of my first name at the same time I change my last name to my soon-to-be husband's? I thought it would be easier to do all at once instead of two separate times.

lyndausvi

I think it depends on the state.

holyguacamole79

I live in tx and had a similar idea. I had to go through a court order to change my first name. Good luck!

huskypuppy14

You probably need a court order.  It would depend on the state, anyway.  I don't think you're going to get your answer from strangers on the internet.

Dana831

In most states you will be able to do this, it's just going to be a basic name change. There might be a few extra paper work because the first name change is a regular name change and not just the more standard marital name change. Good idea though, might as well kill two birds with one stone.

JennyColada

As far as I'm aware, most states would require you to do a classic name change instead of a name change by marriage. But you should be able to do it altogether, and no sense in getting a new SS card twice.