Kansas Name Change Notification Package for Brides, Court Ordered Name Change, Divorced, Marriage
What this document covers
The Name Change Notification Package is a comprehensive collection of forms and instructions designed for individuals who have legally changed their names due to marriage, divorce, or court order. This package facilitates the notification process to various government agencies and institutions, ensuring that your records are updated across multiple entities, including your Social Security card, driver's license, passport, and financial institutions.
Main sections of this form
- Notification forms for updating your Social Security card, driver's license, and passport.
- Documents required for notifying banks, employers, and insurance companies.
- Instructions for amending legal documents such as wills and trusts.
- Guidelines on submitting the required forms to relevant institutions.
- Clarification of the reasons for the name change (marriage, divorce, etc.).
When to use this form
This name change notification package should be used when you have legally changed your name and need to formally notify various entities, such as government agencies and financial institutions. It is particularly relevant after a marriage, divorce, or court-ordered name change to ensure that all records reflect your new legal name.
Who needs this form
- Individuals who have changed their name after getting married.
- People who have divorced and wish to revert to their maiden name.
- Individuals who have received a court order for a name change.
- Anyone needing to update their legal documents and identification due to a name change.
Instructions for completing this form
- Download the Name Change Notification Package from the website.
- Review the forms included in the package relevant to your situation (e.g., marriage or divorce).
- Fill out the notification forms with your current information and your new name.
- Gather required supporting documents, such as your marriage certificate or court order.
- Submit the completed forms along with any necessary documentation to the relevant agencies and institutions.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to provide all required documentation when submitting forms.
- Not notifying all necessary entities (e.g., forget to contact insurance or banks).
- Leaving sections of forms incomplete or unclear.
- Failing to keep copies of submitted forms for your records.
Benefits of completing this form online
- Convenience of downloading the forms from anywhere at any time.
- Editable forms that allow for easy input of personal information.
- Comprehensive instructions that guide you through the notification process.
- Access to legal documents drafted by licensed attorneys for accuracy.
Main things to remember
- The Name Change Notification Package is essential for notifying relevant parties of your name change.
- Using the package can simplify the process and ensure all forms are properly completed.
- Be diligent about gathering required documentation to avoid processing delays.
- Always keep copies of any submitted documents for your records.
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FAQ
Changing Your Married Name Most divorce attorneys will include a provision in the final divorce decree which will legally change the name of one of the divorcing parties.There is also no requirement which states that a woman (or man) must revert back to her same maiden name after a divorce.
Although there is no legal requirement to do so, many separated or divorced women revert to using their maiden name. This is entirely a personal choice as there is no legal requirement to do so. Your husband cannot make you stop using his surname if you wish to continue to do so after your separation.
You simply need to take with you a copy of the Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate and, if applicable, the Divorce Order to the relevant institutions and inform them that you are reverting to your maiden name.
If the courts have finalized your divorce, you can complete an application asking the divorce court judge to restore your former name. You can find the form online by searching the phrase name change in California. You can also visit your county clerk's office for the form in person.
The Court will schedule a hearing for your Name Change. That hearing will be about 6-8 weeks after you file the Petition. Almost always, you get your judge-signed Court Order on the hearing date. Some courts take longer than that because of cutbacks and scheduling problems.
Changing your surname after marriage is not part of the legal marriage process, but a separate procedure you can complete in your own time, should you wish. It is an often-followed tradition but it is not legally required and it does not happen automatically.
Changing your name after divorce All you need to revert your ID and bank accounts back to your maiden name after you divorce is your decree absolute and your marriage certificate. Alternatively, you can change your name by deed poll and present this document instead.
Legally speaking, it doesn't make any difference whether you use your divorce documents or a deed poll to change your name. Either way, it's not the document itself that changes your name, it's just evidence of the fact that your name's been changed legally, your name is changed by usage.
The law allows a spouse to change his or her name before or after a divorce decree is entered by filing a notice with the office of prothonotary in the county in which the divorce action was filed or the decree of divorce was entered. The written notice should include the caption and docket number of the divorce case.
