[lisa5424]

Since getting divorced I would like to change my surname back to my maiden name. Do I have to do this legally or do I need a change of name document? I need to change names on things like doctors records, bank, credit cards, driving licence.:confused:

[shygrneyzs]

Talk to your attorney - he can put the name change request in the divorce petition and it will be done the same time as the divorce. When you get the final papers - take the original to the Social Security office to request a new card. Note well - take the original, not a copy of the decree. Same for driver's license. Other accounts, ask them if a copy of the decree will suffice. Some do not even ask for that. Once you get your name officially changed, you can make all those arrangements.

[ScottGem]

Generally, you can call yourself anything you want as long as its not done for fraudulent purposes. So you shouldn't need to do anything in the courts.

I would send a letter to each your doctors and credit cards, infoming them of the name change. For your bank and the DMV, I would visit them or their web site and look for change of name requests.