I’m eloping and need to know if I need to report my name change to SS or the DMV. My parents don’t know. Is there any way to not report it or any way to update it without them knowing?
Best wishes on your marriage!
If you decide to change your name, then yes, you will need to change your driver's license and your Social Security card information to reflect the correct name. You will generally need a certified copy of your marriage license for that, along with a certified copy of your birth certificate.
Here is a link to the Social Security information about changing your name: https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-01981
Here is a link to information about how to change your name on a Georgia driver's license: https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/general-license-topics/real-id
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