Notice to Persons who have had their Name Changed
This is for informational purposes only.
There are certain things you should do once
you have had your name legally changed. These are just some
of the most common areas that may need
attention. If you have any questions
about obtaining certified copies of the order changing your name,
you should contact the Court Administrator in the county where your case
is filed. If you have anyquestions about documents to complete or forms to obtain, you should
contact the department or
agency directly involved and not the court. For example, the driver's
license bureau can tell you what you must do to change your driver's
license.
You must file a
certified copy of the order granting the name change with the County
Recorder of each county in which
you, your spouse or minor children have an interest in land.
The following is a list of items for your
consideration:
·
Driver's license I.D.
card (must be changed within 30 days).
·
Social Security registration.
·
Voter's registration.
·
State and federal tax authorities.
·
Insurance companies and
pension/retirement company or department at work.
·
Social service or other entitlement
programs.
·
Change car titles (also your
insurance company).
·
Bank and other institutions where you
have loans, checking accounts and savings.
·
Amend your Will, if you have one (see
your attorney about this and other legal items).
·
Credit card accounts and other charge
accounts.
·
Update records at school and
university.
·
If you are of draft age, the
registration office should be informed of your new name.
·
Military benefits, if you have such
rights.
·
Doctor's office,
dentist, pharmacy and hospital may need to amend their records so your
future insurance claims can be
properly processed with your insurance carrier.
·
Postmaster and mail carrier.
·
Passport Office can
be notified by submitting a Passport Amendment Form, See Passport agent
for details.
·
Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension as required by Minn. Stat. § 259.11-13.
Alisha Ankers, Attorney at Law |
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