Obtain your certified marriage certificate
Check your local/state/country name-change rules
Update your Social Security or national ID record first, if required
Update your driver’s license or passport with the new name
Notify your employer and update payroll records
Update your bank and credit card accounts
Update your insurance policies
Update your utility, phone, and internet accounts
Update your lease or mortgage records
Update your voter registration
Update your tax records
Update your professional licenses and certifications
Update your medical, school, and membership records
Keep copies of all submitted forms and documents
Use your new legal name consistently on official documents