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I want to put a Hyphen mark in my name. For example, First name......Maiden Name-Married Name. Does anyone know if you need to have this done in the court system and do I need to get a new SS Card and a new drivers license? Thanks Also does this cost much?

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doolittle

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I almost did this- but my 2 last names together were way too long hyphenated for most computers... You can insist, without court, that your middle/maiden name (if your maiden name is your middle name now) be spelled out on everything- and you can refer to yourself using both names. All but 1 credit card co. has honored this request. Of couse, now, I'm going to change everything again- but that is due to divorce.

11 years ago. Rating: 3
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Colleen

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It must be done before a court. To find out all that is required, using your search engine, search for "name change"+"your location"; this varies a great deal from place to place. You should be directed to sites for your state. There you will find out what you need to know.

11 years ago. Rating: 8
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Chiangmai

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In addition to what Colleen mentioned above, most name changes require that it be published in the newspaper as well. This is to ensure that a person is not changing his name just to do something illegal.