The Name Change Checklist is a comprehensive list of steps to take to update your name throughout all aspects of your life. It covers everything from updating your name on your driver's license and Social Security card to changing your name on your bank accounts and credit cards. It also covers changing your email address, changing your name on your passport, updating your name on your insurance policies, and updating your name on any other legal documents. The checklist also includes helpful tips and advice for making the name change process as easy and stress-free as possible.
Obtain a copy of your birth certificate..
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Complete a name change application form..
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Submit the application along with your birth certificate and other required documents..
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Pay the applicable fee..
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Receive your updated identification documents (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc.)..
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Notify the Social Security Administration of your name change..
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Notify your bank, credit card companies, utility companies, and other companies of your name change..