How do I change my name at the Secretary of State in Michigan?
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How do I change my name at the Secretary of State in Michigan?
To change your name on your driver’s license or state identification card, you must go to a Secretary of State office to process the correction. Present your valid driver’s license or state ID card and proof of the name change.
What is it called when you change your name?
Name change generally refers to the legal act by a person of adopting a new name different from their current name. Pseudonyms are generally adopted to conceal a person’s identity, but may also be used for personal, social or ideological reasons.
Does a woman have to change her name when she gets married?
Whether a woman keeps her name or uses her partner’s after marriage is a matter of personal choice, and today there are no legal issues with doing either.
Who to tell when you change your name?
Who You Need to Notify of a Name ChangeThe passport office (see more details below)The DVLA (driving licence, vehicle registration)HM Revenue and Customs.Child Benefit.Local Authority (Council tax and electoral register)Land Registry.Student Loans.Your employer.
Do I need to tell HMRC if I change my name?
HM Revenue and Customs need to be told as soon as your name changes. A change of name often comes with a change of personal situation, so be sure to inform HMRC if your domestic situation has also changed (such as marriage, divorce or civil partnership).
Do I need to change my passport if I change my name?
Do I need a new passport if I change my name? If you change your name because of a change in your marital status (including marriage, divorce, entering or leaving a registered relationship or the death of a spouse), you can get a new passport or keep using your current passport.
How much is it to change your name on a passport?
Fees for passport name change – If your passport was issued more than one year ago, you must pay the same fees as for passport renewal. Make your check for $110 ($170 if you need expedited passport service for your name change) payable to “US Department of State.”
Do you have to change your passport after marriage?
Getting married does not make you a different person, nor changes your photo on the passport.
