Can I continue to use mymaiden name for some things and my married name for others?
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Can I continue to use mymaiden name for some things and my married name for others?
Use my current name on my driver’s license, social security card, bank account, etc. after marrying and still be known as Mrs. using my new husband’s name?
Asked on January 18, 2011 under Family Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Many states allow women to keep their maiden name, use both their maiden or their married name or form some permutation of theirs and their husband's name and even create a
new last name to be used by both after marriage. Hyphenated names are an example of this. Whether or not California permits same should be apparent from a reading of the marriage license and the question can be answered at the marriage license bureau I am sure. But really the key is consistency: you should use the same name on all you legal documents. If you choose to keep you maiden name for legal documents you certainly can use his last name socially and when you have children. Good luck to you.
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