Name change

I think you have to do your social security card first, then your driver's license (you need the new social security card in order to change your license, to my understanding) and then you can do everything else once you have a changed license!

What Gen said. Once you get the marriage certificate, you change your name with the social security office. After you get your new social security card, you can then go and change your driver's license. After that, you can move onto passport, bank accounts, etc.

You need to do your social security card before anything. You need proof that you changed your social security card in order to change your name on your license.

I did: SS card, license, work, banks, student loans, mortgage, smaller bills, subscriptions, emails, etc. You pretty much need your ss card and license ASAP before anything. It's not as overwhelming as it sounds, its just annoying. I've been married for 4 months and things still pop up.

SS Card before everything else. Then everything kind of falls into place. Social Security Card, drivers license, passport, financial information - those are the big ones. Everything else you can do as you go along.

Double check the requirements too. I know in IL you need a certified copy of the marriage license. We got married out of state so I'm waiting on our copy to be mailed to us.

YES! Very overwhelmed so I found this neat guide. Hope it helps!

1. Social Security Card

The first stop on the journey of how to change your name after marriage should be the Social Security Administration (SSA) office; in some states, the DMV and other offices will require you to show a Social Security card in your married name to move forward. Check this link for a step-by-step guide to correcting the name on your Social Security card; you’ll need your marriage certificate, ID, this form and possibly proof of citizenship (learn more here) to make the change.

2. Driver’s License

Next up: the DMV. Driver’s license name-change requirements vary from state to state, so Google “changing my name on my [state name] driver’s license” and you should find everything you need to know. Be sure to visit your state’s official DMV website (it will have a .gov address). You’ll need your marriage certificate and photo ID, along with an official form and possibly your Social Security card.

4. Bank Cards and Credit Cards

Figuring out how to change after marriage with your bank or credit union could require an in-person visit, but you may be able to make the switch over the phone, too. Call your financial institution and let them know you’re newly married and have changed your name—they’ll help you figure things out from there. Remember to change your name on all of your accounts, including your credit cards.

7. Loans

You will likely need to show your marriage certificate and new Social Security card to update your loan documents; call your creditors and ask them exactly what to do, where to go and if you can change your name by mail or phone.

8. Car Title/Registration

This changing your name after marriage process for your car title and registration will vary state by state but will, at the minimum, require you to show your marriage certificate and fill out a form. Google “changing my name on my car title/registration in [state]” to find your local DMV’s requirements.

9. Employer

Once you have your new Social Security card, you’ll need to show it to your employer and have them change your last name on their payroll accounts. That helps ensure that the SSA keeps accurate count of how much you’ve paid into Social Security. Your employer will also need to update your name on your health, dental and other benefit accounts to prevent any gaps in coverage.Unique2Chic Photography

10. Insurance Accounts (car, life, home etc.)

Your insurance broker can help you change your name for things like your auto or home insurance, and the HR department at your workplace can help you update any life insurance plans you have through your job. If you have health insurance through a state or federal agency, or have health insurance directly through an insurance agency—and not an employer—let them know you’ve changed your name.

11. Mortgage

If you have a home loan that lists your pre-marriage name, call your lender and talk through their requirements for making a name change after marriage. You may want to add your spouse to the mortgage (if he or she is not already on it) and refinance your loan. Go over all of these options with your lender.

13. Utilities

This is your gas company, water and power, internet service provider, cell phone provider and any other services that bill you, including Netflix! Call them all and let them know you’ve changed your name.

14. Doctors’ Offices

You’ve already told your insurance providers about your new married name, now it’s time to let your doctors, dentists and vets know, too. This will help prevent any difficulties at the front desk the next time you need to see a medical professional.

15. Kids' School

If you have children, stop by their school(s) and let them know you’ve changed your name after marriage, that way they have the right name on the pick-up list and know how to address you if they have to call or send home a notice.

21. Social Media Accounts

Changing your name after marriage on your Facebook or Instagram is a little less important than your Social Security card and driver’s license, but definitely easier—so you’ll probably update them first! Even if you don’t want to change your handle, you can update the full name associated with your account. Here's how to do it for the major social media platforms:

· Facebook: Facebook does have certain rules associated with changing your name, but if you're simply changing to your married name, it shouldn't be a problem. Click on Settings, then Name. Adjust your name to your married one, and then save the changes. Also note that you can only change your name on Facebook once every 60 days.

· Instagram: Simply edit your profile. You may change your username and/or the name associated with your account.

· Twitter: Edit your profile to change your display name and/or username to reflect your new married moniker.

22. Email Accounts

You may or may not choose to create a new email address once you've changed your name after marriage, depending on if the actual email address includes your maiden name. Either way, if you've changed your name, make sure you adjust the name that appears when you send email.

First, are you going on a honeymoon out of the country? I had to wait until after my honeymoon to get my name changed because your drivers license, social security card, and your passport usually are looked at to see if they match. But the first step is to wait and recieve your marriage certificate, take that to the social security office to get a new social security card issued with your new name on it. Then you would need to take that to go get your driver's license and passport changed. All of your insurance, changes to email, work related name changes, etc. would probably need to be made after all that is done. Hope that helps!