A couple sitting on a sofa where the woman is holding a set of forms and both are engaged in discussion. The process of legally changing your name depends on your state’s laws and the reason you are ...

Marriage and divorce are common reasons you may need to request a name change for your credit cards and other legal documents. In some cases, such as for transgender cardholders, you may want to ...

My middle name on my birth certificate is misspelled, but spelled correctly on my Social Security card. Because of that, I ...

I never felt attached to my maiden name, and took my first husband's last name. When our marriage ended, I went back to my maiden name. With my second marriage, I didn't change my name legally, but I ...

Our names are an integral part of our identity — they are the first distinguishing markers of our individuality. That's why it's become almost ubiquitous for parents to want to choose unique monikers ...

What's in a name? Turns out a lot of paperwork, at least when it comes to ensuring your credit reports reflect a new legal moniker. It's a little easier when you're only changing your last name: after ...

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