Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Your Last Name After Getting Married in Utah
By following these steps, you can change your last name after getting married in Utah and make the transition to your new married life. It's important to take these steps in a timely manner to ensure that all of your official records are updated with your new last name.
Obtain a certified copy of your marriage certificate: You will need a certified copy of your marriage certificate to legally change your last name. You can obtain a copy from the county clerk's office where your wedding license was issued.
Update your Social Security card: The next step is to update your Social Security card with your new last name. You will need to fill out a Form SS-5 and provide a certified copy of your marriage certificate and government-issued photo ID. You can find the form and more information on the Social Security Administration's website: https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.html
Update your driver's license: You will need to visit your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to update your driver's license with your new last name. You will need to provide a certified copy of your marriage certificate and your updated Social Security card. You can find information on the Utah DMV's website: https://dmv.utah.gov/
Notify relevant government agencies: You will need to notify various government agencies of your name change, including the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U.S. Postal Service, and your local Department of Health. You can find information on the IRS's website: https://www.irs.gov/ and the U.S. Postal Service's website: https://www.usps.com/
Update your financial accounts: You will need to update your bank accounts, credit cards, and other financial accounts with your new last name. You will need to provide a certified copy of your marriage certificate to do this.
Update your workplace: You will need to notify your employer of your name change and provide them with a certified copy of your marriage certificate. You will also need to update your human resources information and your benefits.
