Do I have to change my name on my social security card and drivers license, if I got married and took my husbands last name?
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Do I have to change my name on my social security card and drivers license, if I got married and took my husbands last name?
Asked on January 14, 2013 under Family Law, Hawaii
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country if you got married and took your spouse's surname you are not obligated to change the name you have on your social security card or driver's license that you had before the marriage. The choice is you can but are not required to do so.
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