New Jersey Name Change Notification Package for Brides, Court Ordered Name Change, Divorced, Marriage
About this form
The Name Change Notification Package is designed for individuals who have recently changed their name due to marriage, divorce, or court order. This comprehensive package includes forms and instructions to help notify various organizations, such as government agencies and financial institutions, about your new name. Unlike other name change forms, this package provides a streamlined solution combining several important documents needed for updating your name across all relevant entities.
Key parts of this document
- Notification forms for Social Security Card and Passport.
- Instructions for changing name with banks, employers, and insurance companies.
- Templates for updating voter registration and driver's license information.
- Form for notifying clubs and organizations of your name change.
- Sections for amending legal documents such as wills and contracts.
Common use cases
This form package is useful in situations where you have changed your name and need to ensure that all relevant records reflect this change. Common scenarios include after getting married, following a divorce, or after a court order has been issued for a name change. If you're transitioning to a new name and want to maintain accurate legal and financial records, this package is essential.
Who should use this form
- Brides who have taken their spouse's last name.
- Individuals who have regained their maiden name after a divorce.
- Persons who have undergone a legal name change through a court order.
- Anyone needing to update various records to reflect their new name.
Steps to complete this form
- Begin by filling out your new name and former name on the notification forms.
- Specify the reason for your name change, such as marriage or divorce.
- Gather required documentation (e.g., marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order).
- Complete the changes for each agency by following the provided instructions for each relevant form.
- Submit each notification to the respective agency along with any required identification proof or documentation.
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Avoid these common issues
- Forgetting to include a signature on notification forms.
- Using photocopies of required legal documents instead of originals or certified copies.
- Not notifying all relevant entities, leading to discrepancies in records.
- Failing to check for state-specific requirements that may apply.
Advantages of online completion
- Convenience of downloading and printing forms at your own pace.
- Editability to customize fields to reflect your unique situation.
- Access to reliable, attorney-drafted templates ensures alignment with legal standards.
- Quick updates to all necessary entities in one organized package.
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FAQ
STEP 1: Fill out the Verified Complaint. and the Certification of Confidential Information. for Name Change. ( Forms A and A1) STEP 2: Fill out the Order Fixing Date of. Hearing, Final Judgment and Final Judgment. Addendum (Forms B, C and C1) STEP 3: Fill out the Civil Case Information. Statement (CIS)
How long will the entire application for change of name take? Name change actions can take anywhere from a day to six (6) months (sometimes even longer). The time it takes for such action to be ordered/decreed varies not only from county to county, but sometimes from courthouse to courthouse as well.
The current New Jersey Superior Court filing fee for a legal name change is $250.00. Moreover, publication of your name change in a newspaper is required both before and after the hearing. Newspaper publication fees can be as high as several hundred dollars.
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.
N.J.S.A. 2A:34-21 allows a court to grant a name change even after the divorce proceedings are over. What you need to do is file a post-judgment motion for a name change in the New Jersey family court where your divorce proceedings took place.
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.
Prepare an Application to Restore Your Former Name. File Your Application and Order in the correct court. Pay the required fees. Get Your Court Order and Certified Copy(s) of it. Change your ID and Official Records.
Name changes on licenses, non-driver ID corrections and/or permits must be handled in person. Changes must be made within 2 weeks of the change. Visit any local MVC Agency or Regional Service Center. You will need to provide your original proof of name change and pay fee.
The cost for filing the name change forms is $250 (checks can be made out to Treasurer, State of New Jersey). It's important that you submit a stamped, self-addressed envelope so the court clerk can return copies of the Complaint and Order of Hearing forms to you.
