This was helpful but omg this process is a lot lol I'm exhausted

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

I'm telling you! It was nuts trying to figure it out on my own. But you can do it in stages! Lol don't be overwhelmed.

I love you so much, because I was just reading the court website to do list and it sounds so intimidating, I was getting stressed out thinking about doing all of this during COVID times, you’re like a breath of fresh air the way you spoke so calmly

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I could help!!! The goal was to simplify the process, and you all ask such great questions, it helps me to research and make it easier for you (I hope!)

So simple and straight to the point! Thank you for this content! 💜🌸

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching AND taking the time to comment. I'm so glad you found the video helpful 🤗

This video is GOLD!!!! So helpful, THANK YOU!!

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I'm so glad you found it helpful!

Girl, your a life saver! I just started to change my name and had no idea where to start. THANK YOU but I would love to know more about the passport name change😭❤️

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jaqueline! Oh my goodness! I'm glad I could help. And I'm definitely all prepped to get you the passport video. I'm literally waiting for my new one to come in the mail 🤸🏾‍♀️

Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🙌 Finally, I have an idea of where to start. I just got my certificate in the mail this week and I was feeling a bit overwhelmed at where to even begin. This helped immensely.

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Natalie! 👋🏾 I'm so grateful to hear that the video helped demystify the process. Don't feel like you have to do everything back-to-back either. Take your time and it will all come together. Keep me posted!

Thank you so much I have been calling around like crazy, and no one can seem to help me I really appreciate this video and yes I have subscribed and like the video ,you are a blessing thank you👍🏿

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, Loretta, that blesses me! It's that same feeling that caused me to create this video and this page. THANK YOU for your support! Let me know if there are other topics or videos that you'd like to see, that will help you or someone you know!

SO HELPFUL! Thank you!

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

No problem Logan! Glad to help, and I appreciate you watching!

This is the most helpful video EVER!! Thank you! You are amazing!

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there!! I'm so glad I could help. Thank you for taking the time to comment! 🤗

Aaagghhhhhhh!! Omg 😱 #justbeingreal #authenticfeelings Thanks for simplifying the name compilations….this whole process is more Jarring than I expected 😩✨

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Giiirrll! I had to. The process was frustrating for me, and any way I could help simplify it, that was the goal! Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to comment!!

This is such a great video. Thank you for your help!

@ForeverNewlywed

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thank you for taking the time to comment 😃

SO HELPFUL! thank you. this process is SO confusing.

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Word! That was my sentiment when I started. Thank you for commenting!

So incredibly helpful!!!! Thank you!

@ForeverNewlywed

4 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! I'm glad to be of service 😁 Thank you for taking time to comment

Thank you! This was super helpful

@ForeverNewlywed

6 ай бұрын

Sweet! I'm so glad you found it helpful. And please, let me know if you discover some tidbits along the way that would make the process even easier!

Amazing video ! Thank you for this !

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Of course! I'm so glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

Thank you! This was very thorough

@ForeverNewlywed

Жыл бұрын

No problem! I hope it helps. I tried to be as thorough as possible because I was lost when it was me trying to figure it all out. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

thank you so much!!! This was so helpful and saved me a ton of time! subscribed!

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I am so grateful that I could be of service. It was a confusing process for me so my goal was to simplify it as best I could 😊 Thank you for also joining me as a subscriber! Have an awesome day!!

So helpful!!! Thank you!!!

@ForeverNewlywed

8 ай бұрын

Yay! I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching 🥰

Wonderful work!!!!

@ForeverNewlywed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Greg!! I really appreciate you tuning in AND taking time out to comment. 👋🏾

Best video amazingly clear thx!!!!

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!!! I am so glad you found it clear and hopefully helpful. THANK YOU, for taking the time to comment.

Very helpful! Thank you!

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Of course!!! I'm glad to be able to help 🤗

Yes finally I tried emailing for information no help . You have helped me million thanks.

@ForeverNewlywed

Ай бұрын

Wonderful!! So glad I could help make it easier for you. And thanks for taking the time to comment!

Been setting this off and starting a business with our last name but I dont have his last name officially yet... welp, better late than never. Thank you so much!

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Lol for sure!!! Congrats to you both on your business! Thank you Brittney for taking the time to connect and share!

Doing it right!!! 👍🏾Proud👍🏾

@ForeverNewlywed

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I know not everyone decides to change their name after marriage, but I found it to be the right choice for me!

Thanks for you video 💕

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Thank you for taking a moment to comment 🤗

Im 8 months pregnant and I got married 9months ago... I was so confused because everyone was telling me to just go to the DMV!!! WELLLLLLLLL it's not that simple! But you did make it a little easy! Im taking noted and starting the exploration tomorrow.Thank you! Hopefully it'll be done by the time the baby gets here!

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on your marriage and the baby!! What a blessing. And girl yes, it can be very confusing, especially when you don't do the steps in the right order 🤦🏾‍♀️ I pray you will get it done before the baby arrives BUT even if you just get the major steps started, you'll be ahead of the game!

@catieq5270

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new blessing! My husband and I are 26 weeks pregnant and I’m not sure if I have the energy to do all of this before the baby gets here.

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Catie CONGRATULATIONS also! So much great news. I love it! ❤ And yeeaahhhh, you ladies are better than me! I only had myself to carry along on this errand 😆

@Manolochoos21

2 жыл бұрын

@@catieq5270 i actually decided to wait until we got our house to do everything. I got my permit instead.

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great route to go, for sure. Investing your time and energy into one big task at a time is more manageable and less stressful 👌🏾

Girl I did it all in .....2..Days

@ForeverNewlywed

Жыл бұрын

Yassss! You got it done! Checked off and you can keep moving forward 👏

@ts4602

Жыл бұрын

Wow Vickie! Any tips you have

very helpful!!!!

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Amber! I'm so glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching 😁

WoooooooooooooW as a man just WooooooooooW thanks gal.

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Of course!! I really hope I was able to make something complicated, simple! I appreciate you watching and commenting

Thanks girlfriend! Subscribed

@ForeverNewlywed

Жыл бұрын

Of course!! And thank you so much!! More to come

Omg it all seems so simple and it also seems like a lot. It’s making my head spin

@ForeverNewlywed

Жыл бұрын

Sheesh! I get that. But fret not! Break it down into steps. One task one day, another the next. Or one task per week! Whatever makes it easier for you so that you don't put it off all together 👍🏾 Keep me posted!

Wow. Lol. That is a lot to do but thank you for this helpful information!

Recently got married an hyphenated my name with his. We havnt received the license yet but I want to drop my maiden name after all !!

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Alyssa 👋🏽 thanks for sharing. Oh wow! What made you decide to go ahead and drop your maiden name?!

if you have a public license (doctor, nurse, attorney) the governing board also needs to be notified

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, that's great info! Thank you so much for sharing!!

thank you so much! so much to do!@!

@ForeverNewlywed

Жыл бұрын

Lol I know, it can def feel that way. You got it though 👍🏾😉

Very helpful

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much for commenting 💕

Thank you!

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

I'm grateful to be of service! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

Thanks a lot for explaining into details. So have been married for five years and I want to change my last name now.my question is could this course any difficulties or I will have to go through the same process? Thank you

@ForeverNewlywed

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mercy! Thanks for your question. No, the amount of time that has lapsed will not cause further difficulty. The process will be the same 👍🏾

Thank you 🙏🏿

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

For sure! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment 😉

Thanks

Thank you❤

@ForeverNewlywed

2 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! 😊 Very happy the information helped.

So helpful. Quick question. Can i take a printed copy of my marriage certificate to the dmv or does it have to be the actual certificate? I know the social security office dont allow any printed copies but actual forms.

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Fabiola! I would definitely suggest using your certified copy. Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are considered vital records, so to verify identity, it's best to have your original copies, NOT photocopies. The DMV may be more lenient, but with the way things are now with covid, I wouldn't risk waiting in that long line, only for them to tell you the printed copy is insufficient.

This video was so informative! Now I know everything I’ll need. Does SSA charge a fee to change name on social security card? If so how much?

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Shahidah! I'm so glad you found it helpful. And no, there should not be a charge to change your name on your social security card. Hopefully that doesn't vary by state! Thanks for commenting!

@ShaDillard314

2 жыл бұрын

@@ForeverNewlywed thank you!

Hi. I just got married like 4 days ago and I loved your video. I was wondering how I can get a certified copy of my marriage certificate?

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Diana that is so wonderful to hear. Many blessings to you and your spouse. OK! In order to get a copy of your marriage certificate you would go to your state's State Department of Health Vital Records Office. I believe you can actual have it mailed to you in SOME states. I know for my husband and I, we were then directed to the clerk of the city or county where our license was issued.

Hi girl! I love your video, just one question. I payed around 300/400 to register my car when I bought it, do you think I’m gonna have to pay the same fee to change the name in the title? Thank you!

@ForeverNewlywed

Жыл бұрын

Hey Melissa! Thank you so much for commenting and asking a great question. In NJ, the cost is somewhere between $60-$85. It may depend on your state, BUT I don't think you'll run into very high costs. Please, keep me posted! Much success to you!

Thannk you! :)

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Justin! You're so welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting

how do I get a certified copy of marriage license? Do I need a copy b/c I wont be getting it back or can I bring the same original that I have? This video is very helpful, thank you!

@ForeverNewlywed

Жыл бұрын

Hey Eva!!! Great question. You do not "need" to have a copy. The original will work for most document changes. BUT I highly recommend you get another official copy as soon as you can, as a back up. For example, if you need to change your name on your passport, they want you to send an original copy of the marriage certificate. And they would have it for a month or more. So if you need it for something else, you'd have to wait. How you get a certified copy: you'd go to your state's Office of Vital Statistics. I got married in NJ so I went to that office (the office may have a different name in your state). There will be an application you fill out. In NJ the fee is $25. So just be prepared to pay a fee. Have your ID. And have your original certified copy. I hope that helps! I'm so glad the video was helpful. I'm here if you have any other questions. And do check back in with your progress! ❤️

I did all of that right after i got married my man made sure of it (: as well as the countu clerks office … do i have to go to court to change it as well ???? Because when i look up my name my birth name still pops up like when i search marriage license whicg confuses me i hate that old identity

@ForeverNewlywed

Жыл бұрын

Hey Tatyana! Congrats on getting it done quickly (lol even with some push from your hubby lol)! So, from what I've learned from others who have commented, going to the county clerk's office is a step that depends on the state you are in. I did not do that (New Jersey), but others have commented that they had to. So, for NJ, changing your name due to marriage is the only instance (outside of being a minor) where changing your name does not require the county clerk step.

Question, you mentioned certified copy of marriage license. Marriage license or marriage certificate? Also how do you get a certified copy of it? Thank you for this video!! ❤️

@ForeverNewlywed

Жыл бұрын

Hey Rosario!! Amazing question! So, the marriage license is the legal document you get from the county clerks office (or your local registrar/municipal) and you need it in order to get married. Then, the marriage certificate is the legal doc that you get after you're married proving that you're married. And I'm referencing my response to another viewer here: How you get a certified copy: you'd go to your state's Office of Vital Statistics. I got married in NJ so I went to that office (the office may have a different name in your state). There will be an application you fill out. In NJ the fee is $25. So just be prepared to pay a fee. Have your ID. And have your original certified copy. If you need a copy of the license, you can go to the municipality where you obtained your original. Did I answer your question clearly?! Let me know if you need anything else. Much success to you and THANK YOU for watching and taking the time to interact!

Thank you this video has been helpful. My question is about the SSC. Do ssc office keeps the old ssc in order for me to get a new one with my married last name?

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Hey hey! Great question! I am pretty sure the rep in the office took my old social security card. Unlike some documents, your ss# will stay the same even after the name change.

@kenncor1

2 жыл бұрын

@@ForeverNewlywed awesome thanks 😊

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for commenting!

Hello I know this old video but I have question do I have to change my last name on naturalization certificate also after I do all you mention above , I have been married for 9 years but haven’t change my last name . Thank you 🙏

@ForeverNewlywed

Жыл бұрын

Hey hey! So, I don't have experience with the Naturalization process BUT from what I've heard, it may depend on what state you live in, to determine whether you'd need to change your name on that certificate. Googles generic answer says "Applicants may submit Form N-565 to update their name on a replacement Certificate of Naturalization based on a name change ordered by a state court with jurisdiction or due to marriage or divorce." You should be able to contact your local Office of Vital Records to verify. I hope this points you in the right direction!

Hello! Do I sign the SS5 with my maiden name or new name? Thanks!

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Briana! Hopefully this is the same for your state: write your new name in line 1, but sign the bottom with your maiden name. OR wait until the ss rep looks over your application, before signing the bottom 👍🏾

Dont we have to petition for name change with the court? this is so confusing like i totally understand the steps you r talking about but u mentioned noting about the court thingy

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Hey 👋🏽 so the court aspect is state by state. Certain states like CA, have to petition the court AND even do a publication in the paper. If your state requires this step, it's the one extra step before you get to the information I provide. In simplest form you file a complaint for a name change in the Law Division of the Superior Court. There's forms to fill out and a fee.

What can you do if your social security office is not allowing people to go inside?

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Kay! So, I have found that certain states (i.e. NY) are doing Phone Only services. This can be frustrating. Depending on the timeline you are working with, you can either wait for the nearby office to open for in-person. OR take the journey to an office that's fully open even if it's further away. Always call first, because open offices may only be taking appointments. Also, print out the forms beforehand and fill them out. The process is rather short once you actually get into the office.

Hi when I called social security the lady told me they would it change my last name to my husbands because I didn’t have his last name on the marriage certificate. Do I need to get my certified record of marriage changed now to match his last name?

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Falyn! It may depend on the state that you are in. In New Jersey, I had a copy of my marriage certificate (which had my maiden name), my current social security card, my birth certificate, and I had filled out the form indicating I wanted my name changed.

Hello! Can i keep my middle name and original last name and just add my new married name? If so, how do i go about in doing this?

@ForeverNewlywed

4 ай бұрын

Hey there! Yes you can! You'd go through the same steps. When you change your name on your Social Security Card, fill out the paperwork with the entire new name that you are changing to. So, you'd put the entire hyphenated name (original last name - new married name) on the line that asks what the new last name will be. You can also opt NOT to hyphenate it, and just make it a double last name. Your middle name remaining the same wouldn't affect the process 👍🏾 Everything from there gets easier because your SSC will serve as proof of what the new full last name will be. Let me know if the process was any different than this. I'm always looking out for any changes that may have happened in the passed few years.

So, question… If I got married, have my marriage certificate already, with my old last name on it, do I have to file a petition to the court? Or do I just go straight to the Social Security Administration with everything in hand?

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Cindy! It may depend on the state that you are in. In New Jersey, I had a copy of my marriage certificate (which had my maiden name), my current social security card (also with maiden name), my birth certificate, and I had filled out the form indicating I wanted my name changed. The fact that you have a marriage certificate should be enough for the SSA to understand that marriage is your valid reason for changing your name.

Thanks!!! It was difficult to hear you like your voice was a little muffled and the music was too loud 💗💗💗

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rachel! Thanks for watching and commenting! You are not the first person to mention the music being loud so I have definitely been more mindful as I create/edit the new videos. Have a great day!!

Thank you for your video, very informative but forgive me I still don't know where to start I know I have to start with the mariage certificate but where should I send it which administration to start with? sorry I m confused 😕😂

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Hey hey! I'm glad you asked for clarity. Ok, you do not have to send your marriage certificate anywhere. You just have to have the original in hand. The first step is to go to the social security office to apply for a new card. Once you complete this step, next is the driver's license. So you'd go to the DMV (or MVC). For each of these steps, you need that original copy of your marriage certificate in hand. Does that help? The only time you have to send your physical marriage certificate is when applying for a new passport.

@jadoulajoie89

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 👌🙌

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

No problem!!

I'm watching this in 2022 and I'm guessing this went up before covid cuz my local SSA office won't let me go in for my SSC, I have no choice but to do it by mail.

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Hey hey! Yeah, this was prior to the pandemic. Since you mentioned it, I'll do another quick video to adjust for certain offices still being shut down 👍🏾. BUT everything else in the video can still be applied. Thanks for sharing/commenting and I hope you still have a relatively smooth process changing your name!

I am not a us citizen, so I do not have SSN card. Can I still change my name after I marry an us citizen? Thank you

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jaslyn! The short answer is yes! The long answer is that you would need to go through the court to do it. So the paperwork would be slightly different. I'm not completely familiar with the process but heading to the municipal once you are married to get the paperwork will be a great start.

How long do u have to report your new last name to the social security office

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Stephanie! Technically, the social security office is who is responsible for your new last name being legitimate. It takes about 48 hours after you've changed your name with them before you can start changing it with the dmv, and other offices. Am I understanding your question right? I didn't change my last name right after I got married either! I waited almost a year.

I am trying to change my last name to my husbands. It’s been 5 years! I should have changed it right when we got married but I didn’t (sigh). Any info of how I can go about doing this now?

@ForeverNewlywed

Жыл бұрын

Hey Krystall! Def, don't beat yourself up! You're going through the process right on time. Soooo, now that many of these offices have adjusted to post-covid protocal, much of this video is still how you would go about changing your name. Have you already started? (me, recognizing that you asked this question a month ago 🤦‍♀🥴) If not, the best place to start is the social security office. Get to your local office at the crack of dawn (like 20 minutes before they open because the line will be long). Have all your documents, and you can have this crucial step handled so you can move on to the next!

@kryslalwow

Жыл бұрын

@@ForeverNewlywed thank you for the response! I don’t have to through the courts and have it changed? I don’t have my husbands name on the marriage certificate.

Is it possible to change my name just based on a literal translation? My actual surname is Goldberger of German origin but I'd rather be called Zlatohorský because it just sounds more Slovak.

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Friend! You know, I believe you can change your name for any reason you'd like. The first time you change it is simple, but after that it gets more complicated, so just make sure you are 110% sure you want to change it!

So if I have my actual marriage certificate do I still need to get a copy? Or can I just start my last name changes ? I been married for a year and I don’t know where to begin🙃

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rodrigo! 👋🏾 You can definitely get the process started! Keep referring back to the video. But as soon as you can, get an official copy of the marriage certificate. It will come in handy when you get your name changed on your passport. AND it's just always a good idea to have a back up copy 😉👍🏾

This is great!!! I'm about change everything to soon start the process for my husband to join me in the states. Now what I wanted to ask is that I have a Nigerian tourist visa for 24 months, do I have to change that as well? I figured since I have to change my US passport, I will have to do it on the nigerian visa as well. Please help...lol Thanks.

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Rosetta! To your question, YES, I strongly recommend that once you change your name on your passport, that you go and change your visa. It will make your life and travel much easier! I don't believe they will refuse you BUT you'll have to do extra paperwork and jump through more hoops. It's up to you. I'm not sure how often you'll be travelling in and out of Nigeria the next two years, but I assume it will be often until your husband can join you. I strongly advise you change your visa as well. Thank you for watching the video and I'm grateful you found it helpful!!

@mzhitmeupdotcom

3 жыл бұрын

@@ForeverNewlywed Thank you so much for replying!! Yes ma'am I will do as such! Bless you sis.🥰

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Stay blessed yourself 🤗

Can you do a passport name change Soon please

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! Connie, you are so on time with this request. I am waiting for my new passport to come as we "speak". So, I'll be posting that video very soon!

Can i do all of this even though my license is expired? Or do i have to get a new license and then change my last name😭?

@ForeverNewlywed

Жыл бұрын

Hey there! Yeeeahh, you'll have to have valid ID. Now, if you have a valid passport, or valid state ID, you can at least get the new social security card with changed name. But the DMV will most likely require that you have an updated license before you can change your name on it. Hope that helps!

What if I changed my DL first? What do I need for SSA?

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, you were able to get your DL changed without your new ssc? that's great! Well, basically now you can use your DL as another form of proof/identification when you go to the SSA. But the overall process is the same. The SSA will give you a form to fill out, you wait your turn, and when you see the representative they'll take your info to get your new social security card.

How I can do it on pandemic ? The social security office it not open!! What form is it ? They told me go on the ssa.gov then go to form I find form ssa-3 and really don't know how to do it ): please help me

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Don't be overwhelmed sis! From my research, this is what you do: The biggest change COVID has effected in this process is how we communicate and how long the process takes. You need all the same documents ready as before. To file for a new Social Security Card, you need your birth certificate, original Social Security Card, forms of identification verifying your age, identity, citizenship, immigration status such as a passport, and your marriage license. As for the forms, here is the best link I found to the application: blog.ssa.gov/need-to-change-your-name-on-your-social-security-card/ If this does not work, send me your email and I'll email you the form! Typically, you would submit these forms in-person. Now, you need to mail these important documents to the Social Security Association. Per the SSA website, “you can take or mail this signed application with your documents to any Social Security office. Any documents you mail to us will be returned to you."

@jenniferheyboer2479

3 жыл бұрын

i recently did mine. filled out ssa-5 form, submit via priority/certified mail for safety. attach along passport and marriage license. got my new social in about a week and docs mailed back to me. also, safer to call your local office in case they require different docs, but mine only asked for passport/marriage license.

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

That's great advice! Thanks for sharing from the perspective of having done it 👏🏾👏🏾

@lauraa4434

3 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferheyboer2479 how did you get a certified copy of your ID?

@haydenolive-talley5921

2 жыл бұрын

Did you happen to figure this out? I don’t want to mail my actual drivers license and I don’t have a passport!

hi, would you know something about changing my name but I got married outside of the U.S.?

@ForeverNewlywed

Жыл бұрын

Hi! I don't know much about changing your name outside of the US, but if you want, I can do some digging. Which country?

@santoryu.mots7436

Жыл бұрын

@@ForeverNewlywed Thank you! Philippines. I’m an American Citizen but got married here recently.

My husband and I don’t have the same address, we are renting and plan to purchase a house eventually. We are still using our parents address as our permanent address. I’m starting the process of changing my name - does it matter if my address isn’t the same as my husbands even though we live together ?

@Allieflower

2 ай бұрын

No

What if your an American citizen but don’t live in the us what do you use as your proof of address then?

@ForeverNewlywed

8 ай бұрын

Great question! So, you don't have any footprint left in the U.S. where you can have a U.S. address? From what I've read, you'll just need documents to prove that you are a US citizen. So, a previous passport, your birth certificate, a naturalization certificate, or a certificate of citizenship. I've not had to do the process from this lens before so if you have more clarity, please share! I know it would help someone else.

What if I lost my original Social security card??

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Sydni! Applying for a replacement card is pretty easy 👍🏾 Here's a link to help! www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/

What if I can't find my new birth certificate issued with my new married last name? I have everything else for this process except that

@ForeverNewlywed

Жыл бұрын

Hey there! Mmmmm, ok so just to clarify: you can't find your new birth certificate? Do you happen to have the original? As long as you have your marriage certificate, you can still use your original birth certificate for the name change. I actually used my birth certificate with my maiden name throughout my process 👍🏾

@alextavarez5994

Жыл бұрын

@@ForeverNewlywed nope, I recently moved and can't find the newly issued birth certificate but I do have my original birth certificate and everything else on the list of documents ...thank you so much! Ima give it a shot at the dmv on Friday 🤞

@ForeverNewlywed

Жыл бұрын

Please keep me posted! I'm sure all will be well. Thanks for asking questions! 👌🏾👏🏾

Do i have to go get certified copies of my license or can i just take my actual license to the ss office and drivers license office?

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Amethyst! You can bring your actual license or State ID and that will be acceptable 👍🏽 It is possible this may vary by state. But in all my research I've never come across needing a certified copy of the license to change your name.

@amethystw7061

3 жыл бұрын

@@ForeverNewlywed i meant my marriage license not DL I’m sorry i should have specified

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, my bad! Once your officiant turns in your marriage license, the county office then prepares the marriage certificate. I know, it's an extra step, but I would make sure to have the marriage certificate when you go to those offices.

@amethystw7061

3 жыл бұрын

@@ForeverNewlywed got cha thanks so much 😊😊

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

I just need to change my last name, i don't know to do it ):

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tamara! I put the link to the form you mentioned in your other comment. Let me know if you still need assistance!

Does the Social Security Card have to have my Married name or my Maiden name?

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jazmine!! If you plan to have your married name on any major document like your license, passport, debit/credit cards, etc. you'll have to change your name on your social security card. BUT if you're not planning to officially change your name, your ssc can stay as it is (with maiden name).

@jazminebarber1064

3 жыл бұрын

No what I mean is I already put in a request for my new ssc with my new name. Do I need to wait until the new one comes with my new name to take to the DMV to get my new I’d or can I just take my marriage certificate

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Oh I see! Every state is different which is why I usually suggest you wait for the social security card. It may save you a trip to just wait for it. You do have to bring your marriage certificate but unless it has your married name on it, they'll still need your ssc. Make sure it is the original or a certified copy 👍🏽 Most common list of things to have across states, is below: Your birth certificate, certified copies only (no photocopies). Bank statements, mortgage documents, or other documentation that show your address Your Social Security card or Green Card and previous driver’s license Your marriage certificate

Will your marriage license have your maiden name or your married name on there?

@Allieflower

2 ай бұрын

Maiden name

@DcN1212

Ай бұрын

Your marriage livens will have your name on it as such: Your name before marriage : Example (Diana Johnson) Your husband last name is Smith After your name on marriage certificate it will say. Diana Johnson New Surname: Smith They do it like this so that when you go to change last name on documents they know it’s you who is changing the last name. That’s why they also include your current address/ D.O.B and city/state or country you was born in. Which helps in identifying you. Plus you have to bring proof that backs up what the marriage certificate says .

@rebekahrogers4031

Ай бұрын

Mine has maiden

Do I take these steps before I file with the courts?

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! It depends on the state. I didn't have to go to court to file a name change because I had the marriage certificate. And I'm in Jersey. But I've had others comment to say they had to file with the court, fill out some paperwork, and pay a fee. AND some states require that you make a posting in the paper, but that shouldn't be the case to divorce, and go back to your maiden name

@Meyri2010

Жыл бұрын

@@ForeverNewlywed hi! I’m happy you are you from jersey!! As am I. My fiancée and I want to combine our last names with a hyphen. Do you think I’ll need to go through the court?

If my name on my wedding license is my maiden name. Does that mean I can not change my last name?

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Corinne! You'll definitely still be able to change your name. My maiden name is still on my wedding license (marriage certificate). So, you would follow the steps to changing your name on your social security card, then driver's license.

@shortycg5212

3 жыл бұрын

Forever Newlywed that helps a lot! Thank you so much 😇

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it helps! I'd love to hear about your progress.

Do I sign my Marriage certificate with my new last name? Or should I sign with my old?

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Drea! Short answer: sign whatever your name is at the point of signing, that you can prove. Long answer: A lot of times the marriage certificate is signed right after the ceremony. So, you sign whatever your name is prior to getting married. BUT it sounds like you've already changed your name? If your name is legally changed (on your social security card, license, etc) you can sign your new name on the certificate.

What about newly married men?

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

🤭🤗 big ups to newly married men! The information is definitely valuable for you too. My primary audience is the ladies, BUT everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in!

Why 2 certified copies of the marriage certificate?

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jordan! Having two is precautionary, not necessary. When I was going through the process I wanted to have one that I was traveling with and using as verification. While the other copy stayed safe at home. But I highly recommend having two.

@jordanramone1

2 жыл бұрын

@@ForeverNewlywed Gotcha! thanks for your reply :)

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for commenting and asking a great question 👍🏾💯

I want to change my name after divorce to my Main name

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! The process is slightly different. Let me fine tune my research and I will get back to you asap

I want to change my name back to my maiden name after divorce.

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Ok, I can get you the specific details for a change back to your maiden name. I'll post simplified and accurate instructions asap

Lol ima become Nuñez too

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Awwwww sis, congrats!!! Lol it's a strong last name 😉

This is such an odd concept, where I come from nobody takes anybody's name, why should one erase their own lineage for someone else? It's weird.

@ForeverNewlywed

4 жыл бұрын

Hey MelissaEnvy, I truly appreciate your comments! I'm curious, where are you from?? It is a choice not to be made lightly. I believe my culture, my stories, my food, all these things are going to carry my lineage, not just my last name. I chose to take my husband's last name and we hope to carry that name on through the kids. Now, I am a woman, directing my comments to women, but there are many stories of men who change their last name, or people hyphenate to keep their name and add their spouses. For me, my identity and lineage have been added to, not striped 😉

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Nicely said! I personally think it's a powerful concept. Nothing lost, and truly much to gain

No info on middle AND LAST name after marriage

@ForeverNewlywed

8 ай бұрын

That's a great call out. From what I read, the process is generally the same. For example, some people take their middle name out and make their maiden name the middle name, while also taking on the new last name. And the application is the same. Is this something you would like to do or have done? (change middle name)

@ashleyjaimes4755

6 ай бұрын

I have 4 names(first name, middle name, moms last name and dads last name). What if I wanted to drop two names and add my surname? Is it the same process? Is it more expensive? What’s the process?

You're giving out false info. This is what is needed in CA at the SS office for a name change. No mention of needing old SS card? Most people can't find there's 😂 What documents does Social Security need to change name? Fill out the Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5) (PDF) and bring it to a local office along with unexpired identification and proof of name change, such as a marriage or divorce document, adoption decree, amended or corrected birth certificate, court order with the name change, or tribal document.

@nalinshook3866

10 ай бұрын

You don’t even need to print it now I did it online and just went in with if and marriage certificate

@ForeverNewlywed

8 ай бұрын

Hey y'all! That's great to know. Part of the video is still a step-by-step based on what I actually did. But I'm glad that things have become simpler along the way!

Lord have mercy. My list of places where I need to change my name is a lot longer than this list. I wish I could have convinced my spouse to let me leave my last name. I want to keep my last name for when I graduate. Like, why do we need to change it for them? They didn’t put in all of that hard work in our education, so why does their last name get to be the once on the degree? 😩 anyone change their name like described on this video but kept your maiden name with your university?

@gracielatorres1476

10 ай бұрын

I feel you!! But why don't you keep your last name until AFTER you graduate? :) I've been married for almost two years and just now changing my last lame. lol I don't think there is a penalty for waiting this long

@veronicamorales2427

10 ай бұрын

Same ! I’m changing it 3 years later

@ForeverNewlywed

8 ай бұрын

Lol I agree with Graciela and Veronica! This video is for those who are ready to make the change and who want to make the change. Def no mandates here. But I noticed you said your spouse had a hand in making the decision. CONGRATS on graduating 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 You did the thang! You earned it and you should be super proud! Maybe in 30 years when you're more accustomed to your new name, it won't feel so bad. Personally, I earned my degree before I got married so it still says my maiden name.

@jennysbirthingstory2975

8 ай бұрын

I am definitely waiting until after. Thank you ladies. 🧡

too much hassle

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! I get where you're coming from

Well that's sexist, guys can't change their name? Lol. Also you don't need this much stuff anymore. Literally called today and you only need you State ID and Marriage License.

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, of course they can. BUT this page tends to come from the Lady Lens 😁 and you know, my friend C J from California explains that the process is very extensive there 🤷🏾‍♀️ glad to hear your process was smoother. The simpler the better in this case! Thanks for commenting!

@rzawistowski33

3 жыл бұрын

@@ForeverNewlywed I know I'm just messing around. My wife and I are both dropping our names and creating a new shorter one, that takes from both. O'Connor and Zawistowski will now become O'Zavis.

@ForeverNewlywed

3 жыл бұрын

OMG! Seriously?! That is so cool and creative! And that will always be a fun fact for you both 😉👍🏾

Super helpful, thank you!

@ForeverNewlywed

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Melissa! Glad you found it helpful 🎉 Thanks for taking the time to comment!

This video was very helpful. Thank you 🙏🏽

@ForeverNewlywed

2 ай бұрын

Yay! So glad you found it to be helpful! Thank you for taking the time to comment.

@StretchFX

2 ай бұрын

@@ForeverNewlywed absolutely welcome 🙏🏽