1. Contact the Social Security Administration.
In order to change your name with the Social Security Administration, you will need to provide them with some documentation, including your birth certificate, driver's license or state identification card, and passport. You will also need to fill out an application and provide your Social Security number.
2. Change your name with the IRS.
To change your name with the IRS, you will need to file Form 8822, which can be downloaded from the IRS website. You will also need to provide a copy of your driver's license or state identification card and your passport.
3. Update your driver's license or state identification card.
To update your driver's license or state identification card, you will need to visit your local Department of Motor Vehicles office and bring proof of your name change, such as a marriage certificate or court order. You will also need to bring your old driver's license or state identification card and your passport.
4. Change your name on your passport.
To change the name on your passport, you will need to submit Form DS-82, which can be downloaded from the State Department website. You will also need to provide a copy of your driver's license or state identification card, marriage certificate or court order, and passport.
5. Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of your name change by visiting your local office and bringing proof of your name change and an old driver's license or state identification card.
6. Change your name with your employer and update payroll records.
Notify your employer of your name change and update all payroll records. You may also need to fill out a W-4 form and/or an I-9 form after changing your name. For more information, contact the IRS or visit their website.
7. Inform banks, credit card companies, and other lenders of your new name.
Contact all banks, credit card companies, and other lenders that you do business with and provide them with updated contact information, including your new name and address. Be sure to ask about any required forms or documentation that you may need to provide them with.
8. Update your voter registration information.
In order to update your voter registration information, you will need to contact your local election office and provide them with a copy of your driver's license or state identification card, marriage certificate or court order, and passport.
9. Change the name on insurance policies and contact agents.
If you have any insurance policies in your old name, you will need to contact your insurance company and update your policy information. This may include updating your name, address, and contact information on the policy. You may also need to provide them with a copy of your marriage certificate or court order.
10. Change the name on medical records.
If you have any medical records in your old name, you will need to contact your healthcare provider and update your information. This may include updating your name, address, and contact information on the record. You may also need to provide them with a copy of your marriage certificate or court order.