Change of name after marriage
The name change after marriage is the last big job a couple has to do and there is really a lot to think about.
After all the stress of the wedding, there is still a big hurdle to overcome: the name change! And there are a few things to consider here.
You should bear this in mind when changing your name after getting married
- It can't hurt yourself before that wedding to write a list of where the name change has to be reported. That saves a lot of work.
- The name change in the registration office is very important. You need the marriage certificate here. The ID, passport and income tax card are changed at the registration office.
- The next thing to do is to go to the bank. The marriage certificate must also be included here. A new EC card and a new credit card will be issued.
- Health insurance and all other insurances need to be changed. Here it is usually sufficient to send a copy of the marriage certificate and a short letter. Until the new health insurance card arrives, the old one is still valid.
- The employer also needs a copy of the marriage certificate
- Anyone who has a car still has to take a little time and drive to vehicle registration. The vehicle registration and driver's license are changed here. The marriage certificate is required again. Now you should think about which contracts, subscriptions and memberships are currently in place. A copy of the marriage certificate and a short letter are usually sufficient. The telephone provider still needs to be informed and the phone book entry may need to be changed. A short letter with a copy of the marriage certificate is sufficient. You can easily change the email address yourself. The landlord still has to be informed and a new doorbell and letterbox plate have to be ordered. The heating and electricity providers naturally also want to be informed. A copy of the marriage certificate and a letter are sufficient for both.
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Once these formalities have been dealt with, the most important thing is done. To be on the safe side, the old name should also remain on the mailbox, so that all letters really arrive and it can be seen who has not yet been informed of the name change. Since the marriage certificate is required for many changes, you should have about 5 certified copies of the original made by the registry office. Authorities and banks in particular want an original for their documents. For everyone else, a self-made copy of the marriage certificate is usually sufficient.
