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Going to Randolph DMV tomorrow for name change...

Ginabean42712Ginabean42712 member
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I'm a little behind on this (been married a month), but I'm finally going to the DMV and SS office to change my last name tomorrow.  Strangely enough I am super nervous about doing this-even more nervous that I was when I actually got married!  Is this normal?  Also Its been 5 years since I've been to a DMV (back in 2007, they were trying something new and gave me a licence that was good for 6 years...they changed it back to 4 years a few months later), is there anything I need to know or do before going there?  Is it easy?  I'm planning on going to SS right after.  Any advice would be great!  Thanks!
Married April 27th 2012
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Re: Going to Randolph DMV tomorrow for name change...

  • gymchick05gymchick05
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    You have to go to SS first, change your name there then bring the paperwork w you to the DMV. It was pretty easy. Just have all the forms of ID, your marriage license and I think thats it. So your old license, a passport, a bill statement, all that good stuff... you'll do fine :)
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  • HobokensFuryHobokensFury member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_going-to-randolph-dmv-tomorrow-for-name-change?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:40b09e2d-c304-47ca-aca8-ed8e810a62e6Post:a0ae81e4-c38d-48e7-893e-ba8161d508d3">Re: Going to Randolph DMV tomorrow for name change...</a>:
    [QUOTE]<strong>You have to go to SS first, change your name there then bring the paperwork w you to the DMV.</strong> It was pretty easy. Just have all the forms of ID, your marriage license and I think thats it. So your old license, a passport, a bill statement, all that good stuff... you'll do fine :)
    Posted by gymchick05[/QUOTE]

    Actually that's not true. All you need is a certified copy of your marriage liscense to change your DL.  I went to the DMV on a Friday and had no problem, I didn't go to SS until the following Tuesday.
     
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  • gymchick05gymchick05
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    Oh ok sorry- by me they said I couldnt do it that way. Thats good to know! Sorry for the incorrect advice :) Im in a different county
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  • Ginabean42712Ginabean42712 member
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    Thanks girls!  I guess each county is different.  I'm in morris county.  I'm gonna try the DMV first.  Thanks!
    Married April 27th 2012
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  • Faith2730Faith2730 member
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    I went to the Randolph DMV to change my name and it was super easy. Like you I was real nervous and have to admit a little sad. Not only was I changing my name but I was changing my NY plates for NJ ones. I know its silly but it was an emotional process for me! Also, prior to changing my name I went to the SS office on Rt. 10 near Morris Plains and that took 2 minutes. I received my card less than a week later.
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  • TrixeetrixTrixeetrix member
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    I am in Union County but I had no problem changing my name (last week).  I had to show a certified copy of my marriage license - they hardly checked my other stuff.
    Also bring a proof of address - a bill / credit card statement, etc.
    They have this new 6 point ID system - you can go online and check it out so you are prepared:  http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/
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  • teachergurl2002teachergurl2002 member
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    I went to Randolph and was in and out in 10 minutes. You do not need to do SS first. Infact, I still have not done that. I need to wait until school lets out because I can not take anymore days off/
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