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To change your last name after marriage in Colorado, you'll need to complete a few steps. First, obtain a certified copy of your marriage certificate. Then, update your Social Security card with your new last name. Finally, visit the Department of Motor Vehicles to update your driver's license.
Yes, you can change your last name immediately after getting married. Once you have your certified marriage certificate, you can begin the process of changing your last name by following the necessary steps outlined by the state of Colorado.
No, in Colorado, you do not need a court order to change your last name after marriage. However, you will need to follow the specific procedures set by the state, such as updating your Social Security card and driver's license.
Yes, both partners have the option to change their last names after marriage in Colorado. Each individual can choose to take the other's last name, hyphenate their last names, or create a completely new last name together if desired.
Yes, it is important to update your last name on all legal documents and identification to ensure consistency. This includes your Social Security card, driver's license, passport, bank accounts, and any other relevant documents.
The timeframe for completing the last name change process can vary. Typically, it may take a few weeks to update all necessary documents and identification. It is recommended to start the process as soon as possible after getting married.
Changing your last name after marriage should not directly affect your credit history. However, it is important to notify the appropriate entities, such as your bank and credit card companies, of your name change to avoid any potential complications.
If you decide to revert to your maiden name after marriage, the process is similar to changing your last name. You will usually need a certified copy of your marriage certificate as well as other necessary documents to update your identification and legal records.
Yes, there may be some fees associated with changing your last name after marriage. For example, you may need to pay a fee for obtaining certified copies of your marriage certificate, updating your driver's license, or updating your passport.
While your marriage certificate provides proof of your name change, it may not always be sufficient to update all documents. Some institutions may require additional documentation, such as your updated Social Security card or driver's license, to complete the name change process.
Note: This summary is not intended to be an all inclusive discussion of the law applicable to an action for change of name by an adult in Colorado, but does include basic and other provisions.
Name Change Action Allowed: In Colorado, a person may change their name by filing an action in the District or County Court in the county of the petitioner's residence with appropriate forms.
Who is an adult? A person who has attained the age of 18 years is considered an adult.
Who is an minor? A person who has not attained the age of 18 years is considered an minor.
Is there any reason why a person might not be allowed to change his or her name? Yes. The court must find that the requested name change is proper and not detrimental to the interests of any other person. A person is not allowed to change their name in order to avoid judgments or legal actions against him or her, or to avoid debts and obligations. A person can not change their name to defraud any person.
Requirements for Name Change Order: For an order of name change to be granted, the court must find the change proper and not detrimental to the interests of any other person. A change of name upon marriage, dissolution, or divorce meets these requirements.
Is Publication of a Notice of the Petition Required? No. But, if the Petition is granted, the Petitoner is required to publish the change of name 3 times in a newspaper within the county where the Petitioner resides.
Can individuals "object" to my Petition for Name Change? Yes. Any reasonable objections made to the court may influence the court's findings as to whether the change of name is proper and not detrimental to the interests of any other person.
Procedures: The name change process begins with the filing of a Petition for Name Change in the District or County Court where the Petitioner resides. The Petition sets forth the Petitioner's full name, the name the Petitioner wishes to assume, and a concise statement of the reasons for the requested name change. If the Court is satisfied that the name change is proper and not detrimental to the interests of any other person, the Petition will be approved. The court will then issue an Order approving the name change.
The Petitioner then must give public notice of the name change by publishing the Order for Change of Name three times in a newspaper within the county of their residence.
Statutes:
Petition - proceedings:
(1)Title 13 - Courts and Court Procedure, Article 15 - Change of Name, 13-15-101]
Publication of change:
(1)Public notice of such change of name shall be given at least three times in a newspaper published in the county where such person is residing within twenty days after the order of the court is made, and, if no newspaper is published in that county, such notice shall be published in a newspaper in such county as the court directs.Additional Information and Instructions
Court Rules:
Rule 8. Functions of County Court Magistrates
d)Functions in Civil Cases: A county court magistrate may perform any or all of the following functions in a civil proceeding:Other Name Change References:
Competence of persons eighteen years of age or older:
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law enacted or any judicial decision made prior to July 1, 1973, every person, otherwise competent, shall be deemed to be of full age at the age of eighteen years or older for the following specific purposes:This section shall not apply to custodial property given or held under the terms of the “Colorado Uniform Transfers to Minors Act”, article 50 of title 11, C.R.S., or property held for a protected person under the “Colorado Probate Code”, article 14 of title 15, C.R.S., unless otherwise permitted in said articles;
(c) To sue and be sued in any action to the full extent as any other adult person in any of the courts of this state, without the necessity for a guardian ad litem or someone acting in his behalf;Note: This summary is not intended to be an all inclusive discussion of the law applicable to an action for change of name by an adult in Colorado, but does include basic and other provisions.
Name Change Action Allowed: In Colorado, a person may change their name by filing an action in the District or County Court in the county of the petitioner's residence with appropriate forms.
Who is an adult? A person who has attained the age of 18 years is considered an adult.
Who is an minor? A person who has not attained the age of 18 years is considered an minor.
Is there any reason why a person might not be allowed to change his or her name? Yes. The court must find that the requested name change is proper and not detrimental to the interests of any other person. A person is not allowed to change their name in order to avoid judgments or legal actions against him or her, or to avoid debts and obligations. A person can not change their name to defraud any person.
Requirements for Name Change Order: For an order of name change to be granted, the court must find the change proper and not detrimental to the interests of any other person. A change of name upon marriage, dissolution, or divorce meets these requirements.
Is Publication of a Notice of the Petition Required? No. But, if the Petition is granted, the Petitoner is required to publish the change of name 3 times in a newspaper within the county where the Petitioner resides.
Can individuals "object" to my Petition for Name Change? Yes. Any reasonable objections made to the court may influence the court's findings as to whether the change of name is proper and not detrimental to the interests of any other person.
Procedures: The name change process begins with the filing of a Petition for Name Change in the District or County Court where the Petitioner resides. The Petition sets forth the Petitioner's full name, the name the Petitioner wishes to assume, and a concise statement of the reasons for the requested name change. If the Court is satisfied that the name change is proper and not detrimental to the interests of any other person, the Petition will be approved. The court will then issue an Order approving the name change.
The Petitioner then must give public notice of the name change by publishing the Order for Change of Name three times in a newspaper within the county of their residence.
Statutes:
Petition - proceedings:
(1)Title 13 - Courts and Court Procedure, Article 15 - Change of Name, 13-15-101]
Publication of change:
(1)Public notice of such change of name shall be given at least three times in a newspaper published in the county where such person is residing within twenty days after the order of the court is made, and, if no newspaper is published in that county, such notice shall be published in a newspaper in such county as the court directs.Additional Information and Instructions
Court Rules:
Rule 8. Functions of County Court Magistrates
d)Functions in Civil Cases: A county court magistrate may perform any or all of the following functions in a civil proceeding:Other Name Change References:
Competence of persons eighteen years of age or older:
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law enacted or any judicial decision made prior to July 1, 1973, every person, otherwise competent, shall be deemed to be of full age at the age of eighteen years or older for the following specific purposes:This section shall not apply to custodial property given or held under the terms of the “Colorado Uniform Transfers to Minors Act”, article 50 of title 11, C.R.S., or property held for a protected person under the “Colorado Probate Code”, article 14 of title 15, C.R.S., unless otherwise permitted in said articles;
(c) To sue and be sued in any action to the full extent as any other adult person in any of the courts of this state, without the necessity for a guardian ad litem or someone acting in his behalf;