Legal name change suggestions

AlmostMrsWood

I'll need to get my drivers licence, social security card, and possibly my passport all changed. What's the easiest way to get all of that accomplished? Can I do any of it before the wedding?

Angela S

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[QUOTE]I'll need to get my drivers licence, social security card, and possibly my passport all changed. What's the easiest way to get all of that accomplished? Can I do any of it before the wedding? Angela S
Posted by AlmostMrsWood[/QUOTE]
Umm.  No.  You can't do it before the wedding, because you won't be married before the wedding.  Well, technically you COULD change your name, but without a qualifying life event, you would have to go through the court system, and that's a PITA.

Go to the SS office first, because some DMVs require you to show proof of the name change w/ the SS office before they issue a new license.  The passport has to be done by mail and you need a certified copy.  Once you have your SS and DL changed, you can change you bank accounts, etc.