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If you were married in Maryland, you can request a new marriage record that reflects your new name by filing a Request for New Marriage Record (CC-FM-072) in the circuit court of the county that issued the record.
To get started you'll need either a marriage certificate or a deed poll. You can go back to your former name even if you're not divorced! Whatever your situation, we refer to this document as your certificate. Financial institutions and government departments may ask for additional documents to safeguard your identity.
Name change actions can take anywhere from a day to six (6) months (sometimes even longer).
?A person may change their name for any reason unless it is for illegal purposes or interferes with the rights of others. They must petition a court for this change. A parent may change the name of their child born in Maryland one time within the first year. After that time, they must petition a court for the change.
However, if someone has contested the name change, or if the judge has any questions about your Petition, he/she may schedule a hearing. All of these steps are discussed further below. The total process will take approximately 2 to 4 months from the date of filing the petition to have the final decree signed.