Louisiana Name Change Notification Package for Brides, Court Ordered Name Change, Divorced, Marriage
What this document covers
The Name Change Notification Package is a comprehensive set of legal forms designed to assist individuals who have changed their names due to marriage, divorce, or court order. This package simplifies the process of notifying various government agencies, financial institutions, and other relevant organizations about your new name. Unlike other name change forms, this package includes specific notifications for Social Security, passport updates, and changes to legal documents, ensuring that all aspects of your name change are covered efficiently.
Key parts of this document
- Notice of Name Change for Social Security Card
- Notification forms for Banks and Financial Institutions
- Change of Name forms for Passport and Driver's License
- Notices for updating Voter Registration and Employment Records
- Instructions for amending legal documents like Wills and Contracts
Situations where this form applies
This form should be used when you have legally changed your name and need to inform various parties about this change. Specific scenarios include after your marriage, following a divorce, or as ordered by a court. Prompt notification is essential for updating official documents and records to avoid complications in identity verification and legal matters.
Who this form is for
This form is intended for:
- Individuals who have changed their name due to marriage
- Those who have undergone a divorce and wish to revert to their maiden name
- People with a court-ordered name change
Steps to complete this form
- Gather all required personal information, including your old and new names.
- Complete the notification forms for each relevant agency or institution listed in the package.
- Include any necessary supporting documents, such as marriage certificates or court orders.
- Send the completed forms to the appropriate agencies, either by mail or in person as required.
- Keep copies of all submitted forms and documents for your records.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to notify all relevant agencies and institutions, which can lead to discrepancies in records.
- Not including necessary documentation, such as proof of the name change.
- Using outdated forms or incorrect versions for specific agencies.
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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.
After a divorce, you cannot legally force your ex-wife to change back to her maiden name. She has the right to keep your last name.Additionally, discussing what name she will continue to use after your marriage is over during the divorce proceedings can be mutually beneficial.
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.
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.
Specifically, if a woman wants to use her first husband's name after divorcing her second husband, the procedure will depend on "whether she has used the name before and whether the divorce has been finalized. In other words, if you've never used your first husband's last name, it's unlikely you would start after your
Obtain several certified copies of the divorce decree. Start with Primary Name Change Agencies such as the DMV, Social Security Administration, IRS, Passport and Voter Registration. After you finish with the Primary Agencies, change your name with Secondary Agencies.
The court fees for a name change vary from one parish to another and range from $300 to more than $500. So, one should contact their parish in order to verify the necessary fee and be prepared to pay it.
If you are going to keep your married name, you need to say so in the divorce decree. There will be a question that asks if you would like to retain your married name, or be known by your maiden (or former) name.It is your legal right to keep your married name, even after your husband has moved on.
