How to change your last name in california after marriage?

There's still the matter of changing your name after you've gotten married. After all, as an official pair of romantic partners in crime, you're going to need an official title—that's where having the same last name comes into play. For California, the process to change your name after you've gotten married can seem daunting. read more

Once you've included your new name on your marriage certificate (in California that can be the last name of your spouse, the combination of both your last names with or without a hyphen, or a combination of the middle and last name of your spouse), the next step is your Social Security name change. read more

You can change your name with the SSA in person or by mail. You cannot change your name online. To change your name with the SSA: Complete an Application for a Social Security Card (SS-5). Provide your legal name change documents, such as your: Marriage certificate. Divorce decree. Court-ordered name change. Provide proof of your identity, such as your: U.S. driver's license. read more

You will need the following documents to get a legal name change in California after marriage: Certified marriage certificate. Proof of identification (driver’s license, state ID, or passport). Proof of age (adoption decree, hospital record, or birth certificate). read more