Name Changes
Changing Your Name After Marriage
If you choose to change your name, you will need to acquire new identity documents. You will usually need to present a paper certified copy of your marriage license/certificate if applying in person, or submit a paper certified copy if applying by mail (typically returned to you).
In Utah, the document issued to you by the county is both a marriage license and a certificate of marriage. Since 2020, the Utah County Clerk has clearly labeled the top portion of the document “Marriage License” and the bottom portion “Certificate of Marriage.” Older documents are labeled “Marriage License.”
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- How to update your name on your Utah Driver's License (including name changes).
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If you do not have time to get a new passport prior to international travel (particularly for a honeymoon) you can continue to use a valid passport in your name prior to your marriage. Make sure that your tickets and other travel documents show your name as it appears on your passport.
There are no passport agency offices in the state of Utah, but the Utah County Marriage License office is also a Passport Acceptance Facility: passports.utahcounty.gov
We can take passport photos for $10 and answer any questions about the process.
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Other Agencies and Organizations
You will likely need to change your name with many other organizations such as your employer, school, insurance, bank, and other places.
Most government offices will probably need the paper certified copy of your marriage license/certificate. Governments outside of the United States will probably want an Apostille or other certifications for your marriage license/certificate.
Some non-government organizations may also require a paper certified copy of your marriage license/certificate. Many others may accept a government-issued ID with your married name (such as an updated driver’s license), an uncertified copy (photocopy) of your marriage license/certificate, or your digital (PDF) marriage license/certificate.
Reverting to a Prior Name
A typical part of a divorce settlement is either an explicit right to continue to use the married name, or a statement of returning to a prior name. Use the same processes and form to change ID and other documents back to a prior name. Instead of using a marriage license/certificate as evidence of name change, you will use the divorce decree or other court order. Most government offices will insist on seeing a document with the colored stamp of the court.
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