Name Change Basics

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• What’s the difference between a Marriage License and a Marriage Certificate?
• How long should I wait after getting married to change my name?
• What are my middle and last name change options?
• I have a flight booked in my old/maiden name. When should I start my name change?
• I’ve waited a long time to change my name. Can I still use my marriage certificate?
• Can I use NewlyNamed to change my first name?
• If I change my name, do I have to update my birth certificate?
• I have an international flight booked in my maiden name. Can I start my name change now?
• We are planning a honeymoon out of the country. Should I change my name on my passport before we go?
• I’ve already started my name change. Can I still use NewlyNamed?
• Where do I mail my Social Security application?
• Why can’t I change my name online?
• Do I need to change my name if I am hyphenating my last name?
• Can I hyphenate my last name when changing my name after marriage?
• Will my child(ren)’s last name change through my marriage or divorce name change?