Complete Name Change Checklist (2026)

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Get your state-specific costs and a personalized checklist from the free calculator. The checklist below covers every document most people need to update, in the correct order.

⚠️ Order matters. Always update Social Security first, then driver's license, then everything else. Doing it out of order causes mismatches that slow you down.

Complete Name Change Checklist (2026)

Before You Start

Order certified copies of your name change document

Gather your supporting documents

Federal Documents

Update Social Security Administration (SSA)

Update U.S. Passport

State Documents

Update Driver's License / State ID

Update Voter Registration

Update Vehicle Title and Registration

Financial Accounts

Update Bank Accounts

Update Credit Cards

Update Investment and Retirement Accounts

Update Insurance Policies

Employment and Professional

Notify Employer / HR

Update Professional Licenses

Update LinkedIn and Professional Profiles

Other Documents

IRS / Tax Records

Mortgage or Lease

Medical Records and Insurance Cards

School or University Records

Get Your State-Specific Cost Estimate

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