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dianacup
Jun 15, 2007, 12:58 PM
I have been divorced for more than a year now and I keep my married name for professional reasons, plus I did not want to go through all the hassle of changing everything again. I am now 8 months pregnant with my boyfriend and was wondering if I could put my maiden name down as my last name without going out and changing everything (s.s. card, license, etc.) The baby will be named with the fathers last name. I have been trying to look at the WA state laws website and was unable to find the answer and my doctor was not sure. I really do not want my married name down on the birth certificate, I would much rather have my family name. Any help is appreciated.

LadyB
Jun 15, 2007, 10:00 PM
IIRC, you can use either name as long as no fraud is intended. You will need to check your state laws though.

1badchoice
Jun 15, 2007, 10:37 PM
It might help to know that a lot of birth certificates ask for your current name but also your maiden name. Hope this helps. Cathy