See full list on eforms. Either spouse can change their names after they get marrie however, only your last name can be change not your first name. Once the decree is approved by a judge, you can bring it with you to the SSA and DMV to update your Social Security and driver’s license. You will be asked to testify before the judge at your divorce hearing and state your desire to revert back to your previous name. Any individual eighteen (18) years of age or older can petition for a name change.
However, an affidavit must be signed to ensure the information provided to the judge is true and that the individual was not convicted of any crimes under a different name. A judge will be assigned to all name change cases and will have the final say as to whether or not the name change is appropriate. If an individual is in one of the aforementioned situations and gets their name change approve the court clerk will notify the proper department so they can update their records.
You are required to notify the DMV within ten (10) days of your legal name change. First, you have to change your name with the Social Security Administration (SSA) before updating your driver’s license. To complete this process, download and fill out the Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5).
Send this form (by mail or in person) to your local SSA office along with proof of identity, proof of name change, and proof of lawful U. (more…)