When you legally change your name -- whether it's due to a
marriage, divorce or the simple desire for change -- it's important
to spread the word to companies and government agencies. Use this
form to change your personal records, identity cards and
documents.
Important to Know
- Check your state's rules regarding name changes.
- It's important that your state's DMV and the Social Security
Administration accept your name change -- afterward, it should be
smooth sailing.
- You cannot change your name to defraud your creditors, for
any illegal purpose, to benefit economically from someone else's
name, or to invade someone's privacy.