My entire life - my greatest love has been my family. I have the most loving and generous parents who have been married for almost 40 years. I grew up seeing a healthy loving relationship and that really set the standard high for me. I finally found the one for me 4 years ago and man - I hope we get to celebrate our 40th anniversary together and more! (I’ll be 75, he’ll be 80! Totally doable right?) I moved home to Memphis from NYC after only knowing him 6 months. We moved in together…we were engaged 6 months later…..and then married that next year. It’s not always perfect….but it’s working out quite well. I love him more every day and I hope the same is true for him. Thinking about this month’s topic – LOVE – I knew right away what would be my focus this month. I will do what I need to do to officially change my name.
Elizabeth Garland West Riddell
I have always been Liz West. I like it. It's easy and it's who I am. But I need and want to start using Riddell The big question is where do I start? Wikihow.com had this to say.
Elizabeth Garland West Riddell
I have always been Liz West. I like it. It's easy and it's who I am. But I need and want to start using Riddell The big question is where do I start? Wikihow.com had this to say.
1. Get copies of your marriage license - certified.
2. Social Security office first. Within 10 days they will notify the IRS.
3. DMV - change your driver's license.
4 Change your name with other agencies like passport, banks, credit cards, utilities, cell phone, place of employment.
Sounds manageable - those of you who have done it let me know if you have any pointers!
I'll keep ya posted!
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ReplyDeleteYou go Lizzie! It's super easy-just time consuming. A lot can be done via USPS. #4 is the annoying one. Keep track of everyone you call & who you speak with.
ReplyDeleteHere's a passport link.
http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/fri/ChangeName/ChangeName_851.html
Good luck Mrs R! xox Mellie
it is quite and undertaking, but you will feel a real sense of accomplishment when you do it! I think ss# is first, and that was the easiest part to me. Hopefully the office there is nice and friendly. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteWell just to appease the hubs I just changed my email address...the rest took me quite a while and i still have a hard time of letting go of the Pooch BUT Starr works well too. I think you're Mrs. Riddell - I like to say it like Grease...and I know he adores you just as much if not more...so do I! Jessica's right - SS is the easiest and I did it from NYC too. Baby steps - you'll get there.
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