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suspiciousd1rt t1_j088ync wrote

So I just did a name change for marriage (maiden name to married name) and it was fairly easy. I did the social security office first, then dmv license, then dmv vehicle. Be aware that it takes time in between because neither the SS office nor the dmv will give you printed out cards, you will need to wait for the mail to come in. So for me the entire process took about a month.

I'm not sure about your husband, but where he was born shouldn't matter. It looks like the first thing you should do is reach out to your local town/county clerk's office to see if the marriage certificate should change first. I looked up hyphened names and this was what was suggested:

>If you are unsure, check with your county cleck offices (where you’ll apply for a marriage license) to see what last name change options are accepted in your state. Every state is different and the marriage name change options are constantly changing.

>When you’re applying for your marriage license, tell the county clerk that you would like to hyphenate your last name. This way, your marriage license will be filled out properly if it asks for your desired post-marriage last name.

>Once your wedding is complete, you will receive your marriage certificate which documents that you are your spouse are married.

>Your marriage certificate serves as your legal name change document which you will use throughout your entire name change after marriage process.

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Outrageous_Highlight OP t1_j08ii0r wrote

Thank you. Though I don't think this would apply, we have already been married several years and he would like to change his name now. Good to know state of birth is irrelevant tho

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