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Name Change (Checklist) Information Provided by: Name Change Notification Kit During or after your divorce it is extremely important to complete your name change successfully. In order to do this, you must make sure people are made aware of your new name in a formal and effective manner. The Checklist Obtain a new driver’s license or state identification card. Change your name on all bank accounts, safe deposit boxes, etc. Change your name on all credit cards, store charge cards, etc. Notify Social Security (formal application required). Notify all of your creditors. Notify the telephone company and other utilities. Change your passport (if you have one). Notify the post office and mail carrier. Change car titles and registration. Notify insurance companies. Consider an announcement by mail to friends and relatives. Notify your employer and any retirement/pension accounts. Inform co-workers and those you have a working relationship. Change e-mail addresses (only if they reflect your old name) Notify any place you have a membership (library, gym etc.) Information Provided by: Name Change Notification Kit Navigate:   Home Divorce Checklists and Worksheets Name Change (Checklist) Related Article Archives Court Procedures     All Article Archives Related Categories Children & Divorce Divorce Laws Divorce Process Paternity Issues Women's & Mother's Rights     All Categories Related Forums Child Custody Women's Rights     All Forums Resources & Tools Start Your Divorce Several Options to Get Started Today. Online Divorce Tools Keeping it Simple to Get the Job Done. Download Center Instantly Download Books, Guides & Forms. Discount Books Over 100 of the Best Divorce & Custody Books. Negotiate Online Settle your Divorce and Save. Custody Scheduling Make Sure You Document Everything. VARY FROM STATE TO STATE -- Name change rules are different from state to state. Generally, they require that the person seeking the change be an adult and a resident of the court's state. He or she must also have a reasonable reason for wishing the name changed.

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