Obtain a certified copy of your divorce decree
Confirm the decree includes permission to restore your former name, if required in your jurisdiction
Decide whether to resume your maiden name or another prior legal name
Update your Social Security record with your name change
Update your driver’s license or state ID
Update your passport
Update your bank accounts and credit cards
Update your employer, payroll, and tax records
Update your voter registration
Update your insurance policies
Update your lease or mortgage records
Update your utility accounts
Update your vehicle registration and title
Update your medical records and health insurance
Update your email, online accounts, and subscriptions
Notify the IRS and other tax authorities if needed
Keep copies of all updated documents and name-change records