If you decide to change your name, you will typically need to notify the Social Security Administration. "Everyone registered with the Social Security Administration who completes a legal name change, ...

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A couple sitting on a sofa where the woman is holding a set of forms and both are engaged in discussion. The process of legally changing your name depends on your state’s laws and the reason you are ...

Marriage and divorce are common reasons you may need to request a name change for your credit cards and other legal documents. In some cases, such as for transgender cardholders, you may want to ...

Julia DiPrete is a freelance writer, former BigLaw attorney, unapologetic night owl, and Xennial. She has worked in law school career services and legal recruiting and has blogged extensively both in ...

Whether you’ve recently gotten married or you prefer to identify with a name of your choosing, changing your legal name is an important task when considering your financial future. In addition to ...

After a legal name change, request a corrected Social Security card to ensure your earnings are properly reported. You must have original or certified documents such as a marriage certificate, divorce ...

What's in a name? Turns out a lot of paperwork, at least when it comes to ensuring your credit reports reflect a new legal moniker. It's a little easier when you're only changing your last name: after ...