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I just got married, how do I change my last name? There is no provision on an Alaska marriage license to specify your married name on your marriage certificate. If you want to change your name after marriage, request a certified copy of your marriage certificate from the Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Fill out the Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5) (PDF) and bring it to a local office along with unexpired identification and proof of name change, such as a marriage or divorce document, adoption decree, amended or corrected birth certificate, court order with the name change, or tribal document.

Alaska is a "no fault" divorce state, which allows for divorce on the basis of an "incompatibility of temperament." This means that even if your spouse is entirely opposed to ending your marriage, you can still request, and receive, a divorce from the Court. What if I want to modify my divorce or custody order?

Is there a waiting period before a divorce or dissolution is finalized in Alaska? Generally, you must wait at least 30 days after filing for divorce or dissolution before the judge will sign the final divorce decree.

On average, the total cost of divorce in Alaska is estimated to be between $10,000 and $20,000. To keep costs low, you could consider a divorce kit. You will need to get certain documents like divorce papers, and work together with your spouse for this option.

To get a court order, you'll have to file a petition. Find full instructions on how to change your name in Alaska, as well as the forms you'll need, at the Alaska Court System website. Note that the Alaska name change fee is $200 when filing a petition.