The scoop
USA.gov lists the agencies to tell when you change your name through marriage. Start with the Social Security Administration, since other agencies learn of name changes through it. Then update your driver's license, passport, voter registration and any VA or citizenship records.
Social Security card replacements are free. The IRS says the names on your tax return must match Social Security records, so update SSA before you file.
How to claim it
- 1
Order certified copies of your marriage certificate.
- 2
Update your name with the Social Security Administration first.
- 3
Then update your driver's license, passport, voter registration and bank accounts.
Who qualifies
- Anyone changing their name after marriage
- Rules for the marriage license vary by state