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Name change question

TerriandJoeTerriandJoe
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I know this has been asked a million times...

But can one of you recently married (or not so recent) ladies give me the run down.

Where do I start? What's the order? etc. Thanks so much!

ps - my license expires in July. If I do all the name change stuff now, what does the license renewal cost? To save money I'd change it then but I would like my license to have my new name, so if the cost isn't a lot, I'll do it both times. But I don't know what it costs and $20 or $200 is a big difference!
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Re: Name change question

  • kristinanddankristinanddan member
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    edited December 2011
    The order actually doesn't matter now that the dmv gets your ssn electronically. I started at the SS office, then the DMV. I got around to credit cards whenever I had free time.

    It's only $10 for a new licence due to name change. It will still expire whenever your current one does, and license renewals are $80.50 now I believe.
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  • TerriandJoeTerriandJoe
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    edited December 2011
    Awesome Kristin - Thanks!

    Hope you and DH have a merry christmas!
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  • ssagessage member
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    edited December 2011
    i have yet to do my Social Security.

    I waited until this past Sept. to do my license b/c that is when it expired...at the same time i did the title'/registration to the cars.

    Ive done all the credit cards.
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  • Jenni83Jenni83
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-york-hudson-valley_name-change-question?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:113Discussion:d93051be-d474-4964-9946-262d9775a1aePost:821db70b-a941-49c4-b2f5-582788083683">Re: Name change question</a>:
    [QUOTE]i have yet to do my Social Security. I waited until this past Sept. to do my license b/c that is when it expired...at the same time i did the title'/registration to the cars. Ive done all the credit cards.
    Posted by ssage[/QUOTE]

    i havent done my Social Security card either and its been over a yr.
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  • Kris0816Kris0816
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    edited December 2011
    If you plan on changing your name with work you have to get a new social security card. Your employer cannot legally change your name until you provide them with a copy of your new SS card.
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  • chrisnjay05212010chrisnjay05212010
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    edited December 2011
    I did my DL first along with registration.  Then I did my banks and credit cards, Student loans and all that jazz.  Then social security
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  • Jenni83Jenni83
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-york-hudson-valley_name-change-question?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:113Discussion:d93051be-d474-4964-9946-262d9775a1aePost:3e622d80-b543-49d4-8d46-27be6f45df83">Re: Name change question</a>:
    [QUOTE]If you plan on changing your name with work you have to get a new social security card. Your employer cannot legally change your name until you provide them with a copy of your new SS card.
    Posted by Kris0816[/QUOTE]

    I changed my name with  my employer using only my dl & m arriage cert
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  • TerriandJoeTerriandJoe
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    edited December 2011
    So which is best to start with driver's license or social security card?
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  • ssagessage member
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    edited December 2011
    I had no problems at work.  My paycheck is my maiden name hyphen married name.  I kept my maiden name for email, etc.  And I only did the hyphen b/c i deal with so many clients they wouldn't know me by my married name
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  • kristinanddankristinanddan member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-york-hudson-valley_name-change-question?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:113Discussion:d93051be-d474-4964-9946-262d9775a1aePost:4b7579a0-7f1a-490e-9b9a-685fcd989751">Re: Name change question</a>:
    [QUOTE]So which is best to start with driver's license or social security card?
    Posted by TerriandJoe[/QUOTE]

    It really doesn't matter. But it is important to do both of them. You can have your taxes held up if your name on your taxes doesn't match what the SS office has. Credit cards and other accounts don't really matter, but your license and ss card should be updated.

    Thanks for the Christmas wishes - I hope you have a wonderful Christmas as well!
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  • TerriandJoeTerriandJoe
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-york-hudson-valley_name-change-question?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:113Discussion:d93051be-d474-4964-9946-262d9775a1aePost:d2b64dd3-34f9-4cdf-83e5-fc6d01532391">Re: Name change question</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Name change question : It really doesn't matter. But it is important to do both of them. <strong>You can have your taxes held up if your name on your taxes doesn't match what the SS office has</strong>. Credit cards and other accounts don't really matter, but your license and ss card should be updated. Thanks for the Christmas wishes - I hope you have a wonderful Christmas as well!
    Posted by kristinanddan[/QUOTE]

    Thanks! I think I will wait until the New Year then. That way I don't need to rush this week and risk one office updating and other's not. Have a great new year!
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  • Meliss5178Meliss5178 member
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    edited December 2011
    Go to Social Security first! That is because you have to show ID in your previous name at the SS office with your marriage certificate to change your social security # to your new name.

    Then I went to DMV. Then I did my credit cards, bank accounts, frequent flyer accounts and I recently just got my new passport. If you need a heads up on the process for any of those let me know! (not bad for 6 1/2 months married huh?)
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  • TerriandJoeTerriandJoe
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-york-hudson-valley_name-change-question?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:113Discussion:d93051be-d474-4964-9946-262d9775a1aePost:9b116b16-5f0c-4f24-b43f-c9fa8744d325">Re: Name change question</a>:
    [QUOTE]Go to Social Security first! That is because you have to show ID in your previous name at the SS office with your marriage certificate to change your social security # to your new name. Then I went to DMV. Then I did my credit cards, bank accounts, frequent flyer accounts and I recently just got my new passport. If you need a heads up on the process for any of those let me know! (not bad for 6 1/2 months married huh?)
    Posted by Meliss5178[/QUOTE]

    Thanks so much!!!
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