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How to change your name in NJ

GiaspoGiaspo member
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I'm sorry I am posting this very common question; I did a few searches and couldn't find a thread from our board. 

What is the easiest way to change my name?  Can I go from the SS office to DMV, etc.?  Does anyone have a checklist handy? 

I'm planning to take a day off from work to get this done once and for all.  Any help is greatly appreciated.  TIA!

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  • HobokensFuryHobokensFury member
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    I actually did the DMV first. You'll need a copy of your ML. I then went to the SS office and changed it without any problems. If you go to the SS office you only need to show the ML, if you do it through the mail you have to mail it in.
     
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  • rlavachrlavach member
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    I did SS first. Just bring in your ML, like Hoboken said. Then I did DMV (which was wicked hard for me because I was also trying to change my address & they were being evil). Then the bank. The rest I was able to do online by emailing/faxing a copy of the ML to whatever company.  

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  • GiaspoGiaspo member
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    This is very helpful - thank you!  I think I'm going to get an early start, a big cup of coffee and make my way around town. 
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  • LADY324LADY324
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    I did the DMV first all I needed was my marriage license.  Also don't forget to change your name on your vehicle registration while you are there as well.  I went to SS in Parisppany and was in and out in 15 minutes.  They just needed my marriage license as well.
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  • jcg98jcg98 member
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    One interesting thing I JUST found out (and I changed my name in December!)  Make sure you change your name for any company that will provide you with a tax document.  I have an annuity account that I was making some changes to and realized I hadn't changed my name, but I wondered if it was a problem since I kept my maiden name as a middle name (I can still cash checks made out to my maiden name).  The very helpful woman told me that if any tax document doesn't match the name on your tax return the IRS could make a stink.  Yeah, that's something I'd like to avoid!
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_how-to-change-your-name-in-nj?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:90Discussion:02d2b3f0-fbf3-4dd1-9c94-42e4bc94bbcfPost:a1ec0711-ba72-4e3e-8824-66e500edff20">Re: How to change your name in NJ</a>:
    [QUOTE]One interesting thing I JUST found out (and I changed my name in December!)  Make sure you change your name for any company that will provide you with a tax document.  I have an annuity account that I was making some changes to and realized I hadn't changed my name, but I wondered if it was a problem since I kept my maiden name as a middle name (I can still cash checks made out to my maiden name).  The very helpful woman told me that if any tax document doesn't match the name on your tax return the IRS could make a stink.  Yeah, that's something I'd like to avoid!
    Posted by jcg98[/QUOTE]

    Yes, I recently encountered that. I applied for car insurance & they kept rejecting me because my new name doesn't match my name on my credit report. I called the bureaus and they said that they can't change my name in their system because there is still a credit reporting company that has me under my old name. I haven't tracked it down yet, but I think it's a Credit Union that I have a small CD at. Until EVERY company reports you with your new name, it doesn't change on your credit report.

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  • MandaPanda219MandaPanda219 member
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    How many copies of the ML do you think we need? I was curious about this because I don't know who is going to require one when I need to change my name on everything.
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  • HobokensFuryHobokensFury member
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    I just realized the credit and investment stuff the other day. I had to call and get all the documents.
     
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  • ChristineL23ChristineL23
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    I did SS office first, then DMV once SS card came in.  This link helped: http://www.wikihow.com/Change-Your-Name-After-Marriage


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  • rlavachrlavach member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_how-to-change-your-name-in-nj?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:90Discussion:02d2b3f0-fbf3-4dd1-9c94-42e4bc94bbcfPost:abb00b04-604a-4b73-a8ed-5d4edc59a66f">Re: How to change your name in NJ</a>:
    [QUOTE]How many copies of the ML do you think we need? I was curious about this because I don't know who is going to require one when I need to change my name on everything.
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    <span style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:12pt;"><font color="#000000">I asked for 3, but I have yet to have any place keep the original. They just look at it or make a copy. </font></span>

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  • Rnblack21Rnblack21
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_how-to-change-your-name-in-nj?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:90Discussion:02d2b3f0-fbf3-4dd1-9c94-42e4bc94bbcfPost:12ae0956-b062-4807-a970-6af6bc201a9d">Re: How to change your name in NJ</a>:
    [QUOTE]I actually did the DMV first. You'll need a copy of your ML. I then went to the SS office and changed it without any problems. If you go to the SS office you only need to show the ML, if you do it through the mail you have to mail it in.
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    I just moved to Hoboken, where is the DMV or SS office you went to? Thank you!
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