Legal Question in Family Law in California

Name Change

When I married I hyphenated my last name with my husbands. Now I wish to drop the hyphen and go by my husbands last name. Must I go through the courts or can I just start using it? If I just start using it, how can I prove to DMV, SSN, etc. I'm now going by that name or do I need to change them?


Asked on 4/06/02, 8:47 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Chris Johnson Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law

Re: Name Change

Just start using the new name--I'm not sure, but I believe you can notify Social Security of the new name and they'll update their records.

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Answered on 4/11/02, 1:01 am
Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

Re: Name Change

you should not need to go to court. they should accept a copy of your marriage certificate.

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Answered on 4/08/02, 9:50 am


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