Name change-freaking out

Nephythys · 04-10-2008, 07:15 AM

Ok- I trust DP, I trust FP. I think I trust Orange County-

But when I signed my marriage license/certificate- I signed with my last name (maiden name) because I was told to. I did not sign with my new last name.

Now I am freaking out that I did it wrong- that I should have signed it wth my new name. I am worried that now I will have trouble getting my new SSN card and license.

So I am freaking out now-

Reassurance anyone? Advice?

Seriously concerned

Ghoulish Delight · 04-10-2008, 07:24 AM

Signing with your maiden name was the correct thing to do.

blueerica · 04-10-2008, 07:24 AM

Wish I knew more about it, but am glad that I'll know what's up after this.

Sorry I can't help you more...

Nephythys · 04-10-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Signing with your maiden name was the correct thing to do.

But when I go to change my name here the DMV wants something showing the name "change"- does the marriage cert do that?

Then the SSN office wants proof of old and new name- which means I have to do the license first.

I am trying to get some confirmation from the CO DMV and hitting hold times and idiots.

Brigitte · 04-10-2008, 08:45 AM

When I got married and moved at the same time, the DMV just wanted a certified copy of my marriage license, which had my maiden name on it. I don't remember what SS wanted.

katiesue · 04-10-2008, 08:49 AM

I just used my marriage license at SS, then the SS change for DMV. And since the SS lady wasn't all that quick - I did mine before we got married, they didn't notice that the copy wasn't certified yet.

Kevy Baby · 04-10-2008, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Nephythys

So I am freaking out now-

Reassurance anyone? Advice?

You're screwed.

alphabassettgrrl · 04-10-2008, 09:27 AM

As I remember, I signed with my maiden name. I'll have to see if I can find it. Do the DMV change first, as that is easy. Then you have a document with your new name and everything else should be easier.

I don't think there's much hurry; I wasn't very quick to do mine. I think we actually filed our taxes before I took care of any name change issues.

Nephythys · 04-10-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

You're screwed.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by alphabassettgrrl

As I remember, I signed with my maiden name. I'll have to see if I can find it. Do the DMV change first, as that is easy. Then you have a document with your new name and everything else should be easier.

I don't think there's much hurry; I wasn't very quick to do mine. I think we actually filed our taxes before I took care of any name change issues.

I just want to get it done- going to the DMV after work.

Not Afraid · 04-10-2008, 09:56 AM

I just didn't change my name.

04-10-2008, 07:15 AM	#1
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	Name change-freaking out Ok- I trust DP, I trust FP. I think I trust Orange County- But when I signed my marriage license/certificate- I signed with my last name (maiden name) because I was told to. I did not sign with my new last name. Now I am freaking out that I did it wrong- that I should have signed it wth my new name. I am worried that now I will have trouble getting my new SSN card and license. So I am freaking out now- Reassurance anyone? Advice? Seriously concerned
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04-10-2008, 07:24 AM	#2
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Signing with your maiden name was the correct thing to do. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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04-10-2008, 08:45 AM	#5
Brigitte Whatcha doin'? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Loungin' with the kids Posts: 418	When I got married and moved at the same time, the DMV just wanted a certified copy of my marriage license, which had my maiden name on it. I don't remember what SS wanted.
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04-10-2008, 08:49 AM	#6
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I just used my marriage license at SS, then the SS change for DMV. And since the SS lady wasn't all that quick - I did mine before we got married, they didn't notice that the copy wasn't certified yet. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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04-10-2008, 09:27 AM	#8
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	As I remember, I signed with my maiden name. I'll have to see if I can find it. Do the DMV change first, as that is easy. Then you have a document with your new name and everything else should be easier. I don't think there's much hurry; I wasn't very quick to do mine. I think we actually filed our taxes before I took care of any name change issues. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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04-10-2008, 09:56 AM	#10
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I just didn't change my name.
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