Subscribe to our mailing list and receive tips, articles, and information to help you get your life back on track after the divorce. The process of making a name change in Virginia is not very complicated. There are many forms and procedures in place to make it straightforward.
How to Change Your Name After a Virginia Divorce
Name changes after marriage or divorce are a relatively common request. Because of this, there are straightforward procedures in place to help you through the process.
Step 1 - Your Virginia Divorce Decree
When you are going through a Virginia divorce, try to think ahead about a name change. Do you want to return to your maiden name? If so, notify your Virginia divorce attorney so that he or she can make sure the judge includes both the old name and the new name on your Virginia divorce decree. An official decree is the first piece of paperwork you'll need to provide to other organizations and businesses.
Step 2 - The Social Security Administration
Once you have your Virginia divorce decree, the next step thing you'll have to do is change the name on your Social Security card with the Social Security Administration (SSA). Complete the Social Security name change application and either mail it or bring it with you to your local SSA office. It might be easiest go to in person since you will also need to provide several official documents.
The documents you need to provide include:
Step 3 - The Department of Motor Vehicles
It will take a couple weeks to get a new Social Security card. Once you have it, the next step toward a name change in Virginia is to visit the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to get a new drivers license with your new name.
Make sure to have the following documents with you, including your:
Step 4 - Notify Employers, Banks and other Businesses
When you make a name change in Virginia, and you finally have your Social Security card and drivers license changed to your new name, the rest of the notifications should be relatively simple.
It is a good idea to make a list of all of the people and businesses you need to notify of your name change in Virginia and make a goal of contacting 3 to 5 per day. Start with your employer and your bank(s).
Expand to include your:
A name change in Virginia can seem like a daunting task, but in reality, it is fairly straightforward. After your Virginia divorce, a name change can mean a refreshing new start in life.
Contacting a Virginia Divorce Attorney
Our Virginia divorce attorneys at The Law Office of Hofheimer/Ferrebee care about your rights, the welfare and happiness of your children, and your financial security. Let us use our unique experience and legal expertise to help you focus on your goals for the future and your family. To learn more about Virginia divorce, request a complimentary copy of our guide, What Every Virginia Woman Should Know About Divorce, or reserve your seat at our monthly divorce seminar - 757-425-5200.
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