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   Discussion by jforeman5 · September 2009 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Colorado-Denver

   I know this has been posted a million times but I never paid attention until now...What do I need to do to get my name legally changed? I already have a list of places I need to notify when my name is changed, but where do I go to actually do the legal name change? Can I do it online?TIA!One more month to go, whoo hoo!

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   Reply by LesPaul · September 2009 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Colorado-Denver

   I created a short form letter to send to a couple of credit cards, our investment account, and other accounts (trash service, etc). Basically says please change 'old name' to 'new name' with appropriate account number. I have included a copy of the marriage cert for good measure. So far have not had a minute's trouble…

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   Reply by LesPaul · September 2009 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Colorado-Denver

   After your officiant, you, DH, and two witnesses sign the marriage license, send it back to the county clerk. Our officiant did this for us. Once you have the original processed document back in the mail (mine took less than a week) you can take it to Social Security and DMV to get your new official ID in your new official…

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   Reply by HBookman · September 2009 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Colorado-Denver

   I took the marriage license back to the county clerk myself, they can give you a certified copy the same day so you don't have to wait as long to go to the DMV and SS office. They only need a certified copy, not the original. So far, I've needed a copy for changing my name with the bank and my university/job but not credit…

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   Reply by canary11 · September 2009 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Colorado-Denver

   You know what stinks about getting the name changed? I will have to fork over more cash for a new passport- and mine does not expire for 2 more years.bleh.Are there any other suprising costs?

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   Reply by Brit09 · September 2009 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Colorado-Denver

   Good question, I was wondering about this too! Does anyone know if it's the same deal for me since I'm getting married out of state? TIA!