Although some brides in today’s modern world choose not to change their surname after the wedding day, the practice of adding a hyphen followed by your husbands last name is becoming more and more popular.

Whether you decide to take on your new husband’s surname or not, to avoid problems at a later date, arrange the task of formally changing your name as quickly as possible.

This checklist should help you get started after the wedding, but more often then not a copy of your marriage certificate may be required.

* Social Security
* Bank Accounts
* Credit Cards
* Dr/Dental Record
* Car Registration
* Passport
* Driving Licence
* Insurance Policies
* Employment Records
* Memberships & Subscriptions