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No, your marriage license doesn't expire so there is no deadline for a name change after marriage or time limit you must adhere to in order to be able to change your name after marriage. In fact, many spouses and newly married couples choose to wait to “see what happens” after they get married.

By law, you can simply choose to adopt a new name and start using it. However, to update your passport, driving licence, bank accounts and other official records, you will need a deed poll name change or the following original documents: Final order. Original marriage or civil partnership certificate.

File the Petition of Change of Name Form (JDF 433). Be sure to sign the petition either in the presence of a court clerk or a notary public. Complete the JDF 426 form (Publication for Change of Name), but do not sign it. Complete the caption box of the form JDF 448 (Final Decree for Change of Name).

Change the Name on Your Bank Accounts - Once you receive your new ID with your new name, it's time to update your banking information. Most banks require these changes in-person for security purposes. If you don't live near a branch, check with your bank about mailing in a certified copy of your marriage license.

There's no exact time limit for changing your name after getting married. People change their names whenever they are ready to. However, some workplaces request to be informed within 60 days or so after the change of name.

You will be asked to pay a fee for submitting a name change petition and order, typically around $150. The court clerk will assign a court and hearing date.

You will be asked to pay a fee for submitting a name change petition and order, typically around $150. The court clerk will assign a court and hearing date.

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Close to 2 weeks after you file the SS-5 form, your new Social Security card with your new married name will arrive in the mail. Next up is updating your maiden name with the State Department.

You must visit a Driver Service Center to make changes to your name. You will need your current license and the original or certified document showing the reason for the change; for example: An original or certified marriage certificate, original or certified copy of your divorce decree, or the original court order.