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Name Change Process?

suzyb1suzyb1 member
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in Massachusetts-Boston
I'm getting married this September 18th, 2010.
When do I go through the whole name change process before we get married or after the honeymoon?
I have no idea where to even begin. My fiance and I are going to our city's town hall tomorrow and filing for a marriage license. I guess it takes 3 business days.
Any help would be great.

Thanks!!!!
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Re: Name Change Process?

  • Galaxy8227Galaxy8227
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    edited December 2011
    You can't start the name change process until after the wedding.  When you get back from the honeymoon you can call the clerks office to see if your certificate is back yet.  Once you get your certified copies you can start the name change process. 
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  • Karen's MOHKaren's MOH member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm assuming you are flying to your honeymoon anyway, so you have to make sure your ID and your tickets match up. So yes, after the honeymoon once the certificate is filed. I'm told it's usually about 2 weeks.
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  • megandjaymegandjay member
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    edited December 2011
    After you get back, you get a copy of your marriage certificate. Then you change your name with Social Security, then change your license at the DMV, then you can change everywhere else (work, bank, credit cards, bills, etc)...
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  • suzyb1suzyb1 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks! Now I don't have to worry till after the honeymoon :). Works for me. One less thing to deal with right now.
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  • snoangel79snoangel79
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    edited December 2011
    thanks for posting this! SuzyB I'm the day before you <: How are you holding up? It's starting to really hit me and I'm nervous hoping everything will come together <:
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  • suzyb1suzyb1 member
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    edited December 2011
    How exciting! I know I still can't believe it's this close! I feel like I still have so much to do too. OOT bags, place cards vs seating chart, programs, final photographer must take list and so on. Is your wedding around Boston?
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  • snoangel79snoangel79
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    edited December 2011
    Our wedding is going to be at a church in Holden ma then reception at Harrington Farm on Mount Wachusett <: Where are you having yours?
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