Contrary to popular belief, a woman`s surname does not automatically become her husband`s surname upon marriage. In addition, your marriage certificate will not indicate the last name you will use after your marriage. A marriage certificate simply records the names of the couple getting married. If you hold money in bonds, stocks, shares of companies or asset management companies (such as Vanguard), you must inform them that you have changed your name. Because they are dealing with money, you have to prove that you have identification. The specific name change process varies by company. To change your name, you don`t need to fill in the field: you can take your partner`s last name, but you also want to keep your current last name as a middle name (people with an initial of the middle name are perceived as more intellectual). You can either change the groom`s name before marriage with a certificate survey, or change the husband`s and wife`s names after marriage. Use our property information search from the HM Land Registry service to verify that your name in the registry is correct. It costs £3 for a copy of a securities register. • Take your spouse`s name and drop your previous last name completely • Double barrel. For example, if your last names are Smith and Jones, you could become Mrs.

Smith-Jones (with or without a hyphen) • Change your last name to that of your spouse, but keep your old name as a middle name • “Network” your names. For example, if your last names are Watts and Johnson, you could become Mr. and Mrs. Watson • Create a brand new last name that doesn`t look like your old name or your partner`s name “THE OWNER IS ALSO KNOWN AS {YOUR BUSINESS NAME}”. You can have your marriage certificate translated into English and then have the translation certified by a bank or a housing savings manager, an auditor, a lawyer or a notary. You can create a new last name for both of you by combining elements of your old last names. For example, Mr. Smith and Ms. Jones could become Mr. & Mrs. Smones or Mr. & Mrs.

Joth. Longer names tend to work better because they offer more options. You both need to change your name via a certificate survey, as if you had to run them twice. Many more people change their name to that of their partner they live with. This shows commitment and can help create a sense of closer family unity. Changing your last name can also help children identify as coming from a family if the parents are not married. If you want to sign your Deed Poll documents on your wedding day (immediately after your ceremony or later at your reception), you must order your Deed Polls at least three weeks before your wedding (this takes into account delays). When filling out your application forms, please enter your wedding date in the comments box. We will then date your certificate surveys for your wedding day, which sounds so much better than writing the date by hand. After signing your certificate surveys after your ceremony, you will keep them safe at home and when you return from your honeymoon, you will start informing everyone of your name change through Deed Poll. If you are self-employed or have your own business, all you have to do is inform HMRC of your name change. However, if you are an employee, you must inform your employer so that they can change your name in their records and your CAFE details.

If you are still studying, you must also inform your college or university. Also, update your information for each pension plan you belong to, such as NEST. Your employer may be able to do this for you – ask if you`re not sure. Updating your driver`s licence with a new name must be done in person. Most states consider this change part of the license renewal process, so you`ll need to take a new photo and pay the renewal fee. Visit your state`s DMV website to print the renewal application form. Filling this out in advance will save you time once you get there. Some DMVs also accept appointments, which speeds things up. If you are going to the DMV, bring the following documents: You can change your name on your passport up to 3 months before your wedding.

This comes in handy if you`re planning to go on honeymoon shortly after the wedding and want to use your new name immediately. However, you don`t have to do it right away – new passports are expensive, and if your old passport is still several months or years old, you may want to keep using it. That`s great. You can use your old passport in your maiden name for as long as you want. But if you want to, you`ll need to book your flights and accommodation in your maiden name every time you travel. If you`d rather avoid the hassle of changing your name, but still want to be known as “Mrs. Jones” instead of “Miss Smith,” you can change your name socially, but not legally. This means that in casual environments, you would use your new name, but officially you would still have your maiden name. For example, you can get a new email address, use your new name on Facebook, and provide your new name when you make a restaurant reservation. But your driver`s license, passport, bank accounts (and anything official) would remain in your maiden name.

This is the least cumbersome option, but it can still be confusing. And there are no half measures: you can`t have one name on your bank account and another on your driver`s license, for example. Decide if you want your name change to be informal or legal, and then get involved. Now that your identity and bank accounts match, contact your company`s human resources department or payroll processor to provide your new information as soon as possible. This way, your cheques will be issued with the correct name and direct deposits will be processed correctly. Another option that is gaining popularity among couples in the UK is for both partners to change their surname to something new. It could be a combination of both names, or something completely new. But just before your trip, you`ll probably look at your passport and consider a few things: the photo, the expiration date and, most blatantly, the NAME. It can be confusing to book your honeymoon when you know you`ll be changing your name after you get married.

To change your name through Deed Poll, all you have to do is fill out the Deed Name Change Request Form. (There is a fee for this.) *The certificate of civil partnership provides the necessary proof for the change of surname. By sending the civil partnership certificate to everyone involved, the person`s documents and records are amended to reflect the new surname. If a couple of women wants to change their title from woman or woman to woman, this can also be done. We`ll add some necessary resources as well as recommendations on what you should do immediately after changing your name. However, if you wish to travel under your new name, you must update your name on your passport. If the name on your travel documents does not match the name on flight or accommodation reservations, you may be denied boarding or have problems entering. And you can always use your maiden name in a professional environment (LinkedIn profiles, emails, etc.). There is no requirement for same-sex couples to change their name at marriage, although many choose to take a partner`s last name, double their last name, or merge it into an entirely new name. One thing you can do to make your life easier is to apply for a new passport or driver`s license before updating your name elsewhere. Your GP, dentist and veterinary practice (if applicable) should all know your new name. It is particularly important that you inform your doctor so they can update your NHS health record.

They may require proof, such as: Your updated marriage certificate or driver`s license. If you have children, you should also inform your children`s school so that they address you correctly in letters from now on. All utilities and services on your behalf must be updated. These may include: • Gas • Water • Electricity • Broadband and telephone • Mobile operators • Television licenses In short, any company that regularly charges you for a product or service. You must contact each individually. Many of them do not require proof of your name change. Those who do can ask to see your marriage certificate. If you`re having trouble deciding whether to change your name, check out our quiz “Should I change my name after I get married?” While most women are happy to adopt their husband`s surname upon marriage, many don`t like the idea of dropping their surname altogether and want a way to maintain a bond with their family without having a double surname. The solution is to add your current last name as a middle name. For example, if Sarah Ann WILLIAMS marries Michael Johnson, the new name will be Sarah Ann Williams JOHNSON. In addition, in recognition of the woman who abandons her surname and adopts her husband`s surname, the man may also add his wife`s surname as a middle name.