It has almost been 6 months..

barbbhoww

..since we've been married and I am JUST now getting around to changing my student loans, passport and FOID cards to my new name. 

My advice to soon-to-be brides, change it all as soon as you get your certificates.  (and order a few extras!!!)

katiewhompus

I still have a credit card under my old name. I called them daily for the first month and never left the holding music and gave up.

Definitely get extras I got 5 and I think I have 3 left. Luckily all of my credit cards, student loans, etc needed a driver's license or gave them back.

barbbhoww

I loved that Sallie Mae allowed me to send a COPY.  Those bad boys cost me money!

katiewhompus

Mine weren't bad. I think it was $2.50 per certificate. Still though, now we live 1.5 hours away from the courthouse so it would be a major hassle.

I'm still amazed at all of the little shiit that keeps appearing. You don't realize how many things are connected to your name until you change it.

[Deleted User]

You have to have copies of the license to change your name? I didn't know that. It will probably be awhile before I get around to changing mine, but that's good to know in advance.

katiewhompus

Yep. We had to go to the courthouse and get our marriage certificate to do the basics : SS card and DMV license change. I believe the banks also required the certificate. It seems everyone else was content with a license or social security card.

future-mrs

I had a newlywed bride/friend tell me this.  So good to know!  It's been a year for them and she's still working on it also, lol

Marrin713

I did mine right away.  I was sporting the ex's name so I thought it best to change sooner rather than later.

Night_Sprite

Just keep your name.  there's no work associated with it, other than trying to convince the bank that you're married and it's okay to deposit things from both of you.