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It Is The Law For A Bride To Declare Her Maiden Name Change At The Issuing Of The Marriage License! - New York State

February 1, 2011 - New York State Wedding - In some states maiden name change MUST be declared at the issuing of the marriage license. If the new last name is declared, but the woman decides not to change the name, she must make the legal change back, though a court order. So, to the bride-to-be marrying in New York state, be certain that you are or are not changing your last name, prior to applying for your New York state marriage license. If you say, "Yes", but change your mind, or "No", and then change your mind, you will be required to request the change through a tedious court proceedure. This proceedure will take place after marriage, complicate the name change or change of marital status notification, cost additional money and time, and can be dangerous.

From VItal Records - New York State - Marriage License Issuance

"It is not obligatory for a woman to take her new husband’s last name. Surname change in New York state is voluntary at marriage. A bride wishing to change her name at marriage may do so, but most do at the issuing of the New York state marriage license." (New York State Town Clerk). There is a special place on the marriage license for this married name change right to be selected. However, the process of notifying the government and others of her decision must still be tackled after marriage. The Name Change Kit For Brides software assists the New York bride who has decided to change last name at marriage. With our name change forms software, a newly married woman, may change certain documents prior to the wedding, but most after the wedding day.

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