how can i legally change back to my maiden name?
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All you need to revert your ID and bank accounts back to your maiden name after you divorce is your decree absolute and your marriage certificate. Alternatively, you can change your name by deed poll and present this document instead.
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["your husband or wife's full name and address.", "your original marriage certificate or a certified copy (and a certified translation if it's not in English)", "proof of your name change if you've changed it since you got married - for example your marriage certificate or a deed poll."]
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['A valid government-issued photo ID.', 'One of the following: marriage certificate, divorce decree indicating name change, court order of name change or adoption certificate.']
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Choose the option that best fits your situation: Filing a Petition for a Change of Name is the most common process and results in a court order. This section will walk you through the steps. If you want to change your name back to your maiden name or a prior married name, select this process.
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Normally, changing your name to be accepted by banks, passport office, driving license and HMRC requires changing your name by Deed Poll. However, if you took your husband's last name when you married and want to revert to your maiden name.
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['an official or certified copy of a certificate showing the name change, such as a marriage or civil partnership certificate.', 'a copy of a deed poll.', 'a statement of truth.', 'a statutory declaration sworn before someone able to take oaths.']
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['Choose your new name. ... ', 'Obtain your marriage certificate. ... ', 'Get married! ... ', 'Change your name with Social Security. ... ', 'Alert your employer. ... ', "Head to the DHSMV for your driver's license name change. ... ", 'Apply for a new passport. ... ', 'Switch your name on other documents and with other providers.']
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There is no law in the UK that requires you to change back to your maiden name once divorced. There is a law however that allows you to change your name if you would like. If you want to lose the hurtful memories associated with your married name, you can drop the name along with your husband.
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['Step 1-Inform the Court. List your full maiden name (First, Middle and Last) on your Petition for Dissolution of Marriage when requesting a maiden name restored. ... ', 'Step 2-Obtain a Certified Copy. ... ', 'Step 3- Update your Social Security Card. ... ', "Step 4-Update your Driver's License/Florida ID. ... ", 'Step 5-Other Institutions.']
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The simplest way to change your name is to fill in the new name on the marriage license application. Both people write their legal names on the certificate and then fill in the name they will use after the marriage. After the marriage, both spouses simply endorse the marriage certificate with their new names.
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['The original and a copy of your Marriage Certificate or Deed Poll (official document for name change)', "National ID card, Passport or Driver's Permit."]
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As previously stated, you can change your last name at any time. If you choose to wait until after the divorce, you will need to have proof of your divorce. You can start with your marriage certificate.
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['Complete the Application for Change of Name form. Application for Change of Name (PDF, 470 KB)', 'Gather the supporting documents. ... ', 'Get fingerprints. ... ', 'Find any existing birth certificates. ... ', 'Submit the application form. ... ', 'Change of Name certificates. ... ', 'Birth certificates. ... ', 'Marriage certificates.']
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Changing your name after a divorce is easy; simply include a clause in your divorce petition stating your intent to use your maiden name (or the name you had prior to this marriage). You will be asked to testify before the judge at your divorce hearing and state your desire to revert back to your previous name.
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by Court Order AND, you're allowed to retake your Maiden Name even if you are still married and have no plans to divorce through a new Name Change Petition. Both options are explained here. Both options get you a Court Order, re-establishing your Maiden Name as your current Legal Name.
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['Identify and Follow the Correct Washington Legal Name Change Process. Marriage. ... ', 'File the Appropriate Paperwork with Government Agencies. A marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order will serve as proof of your name change. ... ', 'Start Using Your New Name.']
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['change your address or contact details.', 'get a new job.', 'change your appearance slightly - for example, dye your hair or grow a beard.', 'change your marital status (divorce, marry or form a civil partnership) but keep your name.']