Finally, you have walked down the aisle? Congratulations. You are about to taste the waters. You will never spend those cold nights alone. You have somebody who will charm your nights, make your days longer, and give you that extra thing. But wait, you need a universal name. It’s what will define your marriage. It will cement your love. So, what is the process of changing your name like? Well, it’s not that easy. Equally, it’s doable. Name change Scotland involves a strict process. To help you get the process right, this article is going to delve into the steps you need. Keep reading!
Certificates
Name change is all about the process. So, get the documents ready. Ensure you have a legal marriage license and other certified copies. So, before you rushing into government offices, ensure you have the marriage license ready. It will save you time and make the process easy and straightforward. Make enough copies and keep them in a safe place.
Social Security Card
The next step involves updating the social security card with your proffered name. This can be done via email or go to a social security office. Also, consider filling the application in advance—it will save you time and money. Also, have the following g documents ready:
- Proof of Citizenship
- Name change proof—this includes a marriage license.
- Proof of Identity—you should include your legal name, passport photograph, as well as the date of birth. Things like driving license, military identity card, etc are important during this stage.
Driver’s License
After visiting the social security office, you will need to wait for at least 24 hours before proceeding to the DMV. Remember, updating the driver’s license isn’t dependent on the social security card. The 24-hour window period is meant to facilitate the updating of the name in the system.
It’s also important to note that updating your driver’s name should be done by you (i.e. in-person). You will need to take a new photograph and even pay the license renewal fee since this process is considered as license renewal. From here, you will be required to visit the DWV website so that you can have a printed copy of the application form. Pro tip: Fill this form in advance. It will save a lot of time.
Passport
Getting a new passport plus travel documents with your new name should be the next step. This involves completing the DS-82 form and having a certified marriage certificate copy. You will also need your current passport at this stage. Pay the passport fee. Have a recent colored photograph.
Bank Accounts
Change your bank accounts to reflect the new name.
Credit Cards
The next step should be to change all your credit cards to reflect the new name.
Employer
Update the information with your new employer. This involves bank accounts and new names.
Other Steps
- Update the insurance information with your insurer
- Update the mortgage and other utilities information
The Bottom-Line
Name change is a strict process—requiring you to be careful. So, you must get the process right. The above tips will help you change your name without any difficulty.