If I am marrying my same sex partner,do I have to do anything different in changing my name legally than if it was a heterosexual marriage?
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If I am marrying my same sex partner,do I have to do anything different in changing my name legally than if it was a heterosexual marriage?
Getting married in IA; live in IL. If I am taking her last name how do I make this legal? There was a spot on marriage license for my new last name and I entered her last name.
Asked on January 17, 2011 under Family Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Marriage--whether same sex or otherwise--does not automatically change a name; it must be requested. There is no difference between changing a name for a male-female marriage, a male-male or female-female marriage, or indeed, any other reason. Unfortunately, there is no easy, "one stop" way to do it--you'll need to request a new soc. security card (letting the SSA know) and also change the name for any/all other agencies and purposes separately--on a passport, a driver's license, bank accounts, your employer, etc. You can ask any friends who've done this or just do an internet search for "legal name change" or the equivalent to find the steps and parties to contact. Congratulations on your upcoming nuptuals.
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