Happy New Year!! Welcome back to Thoughts & Musings!
Can you believe today starts a brand new decade?!
On today’s episode of Thoughts & Musings, the post that is scheduled to send after engagement season, we thought we would discuss the most important (legal) thing to do after the wedding… changing the last name!
Below is a comprehensive list of what documents will need to be altered after your walk to the alter:
FIRST THINGS FIRST
GET YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE. If one wasn’t automatically sent to you, you can get a copy of it from the clerk’s office where your license was filed.
Social Security Administration
Department of Motor Vehicles
Driver’s License
Car Title
Car Registration
Voter Registration Card
Passport
WORK DOCUMENTS
Employer/Payroll
(If Applicable) Military/Veteran Records
Email Account(s). Don’t forget to change the signature at the bottom, too!
ID Card/Badge
Business Cards
HOME DOCUMENTS
Mortgage Company, Rental Office/Landlord
Utilities
Electric/Gas
Water
Phone
Cable
Internet
Insurance Companies
Home
Auto
Life
Health
PERSONAL DOCUMENTS
Legal Documents
Living Will
Power of Attorney
High School/College Alumni Office
Doctor Offices
Email(s) and Email Signature(s)
Voicemail
Subscriptions (Magazines, Business, Gym, Church, Etc.)
Loyalty/Airline Miles Programs
FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS
Credit Cards
Checking/Savings Accounts. Don’t forget to order new checks, too!
401Ks and IRAs
Investment Accounts
Loans
Student
Auto
Personal
ONLINE PRESENCE
Facebook Profile
Instagram Profile
LinkedIn Profile
Twitter Profile
TikTok Profile
Snapchat Profile
Etc.
We know it can be overwhelming, and intimidating, and if we’re being honest, just downright annoying to jump back into reality after the best day(s) of your life, but we are here to help! Whether you want a little of our help or any and everything we can offer you, we will be there! Give us a ring ;)
Until next time… Cheers!