Updating Your Name After the Wedding

60-80% of brides take their husband's last name after the wedding. If you are taking your husband's surname, it's generally advised that you wait until you return from your honeymoon ... especially if a passport is involved. This ensures the last name on your ID matches the name on your passport, airline or cruise tickets, and your credit cards.

One you return, make a checklist list of all the places you need to update your last name. This will help ensure you don't miss anything!

Here's a short list to get you started:

Auto Registration
Auto Insurance Policy
Bank Accounts
Credit Card Accounts
Deeds & Titles
Dental Records
Driver's License
Employee Records
Investment Accounts
Life Insurance Policy
Medical Records
Memberships
Online Accounts
Passport
Post Office Records
Social Security Records
Stock Certificates
Tax Agencies (State and Federal)
Voter Registration Card
Will / Trust

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