North Dakota Name Change Marriage

On divorce, a woman may revert to using her maiden name either using a deed poll, or by using her decree absolute and her marriage certificate.A deed poll also has the advantage that other names can be changed at the same time or a completely new surname could be chosen.

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.

To legally change your name in North Dakota, you must file a petition with the District Court of the county in which you have been a bonafide resident during the past six (6) months.

For anyone reverting to their prior name, they will need a divorce decree, or else marriage and birth certificates from Births, Deaths and Marriages. If you don't already have this expect to pay between $35 to $65 per certificate. A successful legal name change name change application could cost between $110 and $280.

File your completed name change documents with the Clerk of District Court in the North Dakota county where you have resided for at least 6 months before filing the Petition. NOTE: YOU'LL BE ASKED TO PAY AN $80.00 FILING FEE.

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.

Social Security Administration. Department of Motor Vehicles. Passport Office. Post Office. IRS. Voter Registration. Banks and other financial institutions. Credit Card companies (or issuers)

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.

Fill out Form SS-5, which is an application for a Social Security card. You'll also need to submit: Your legal name change document (the marriage certificate or court order) Proof of identity (a current driver's license or state ID)