How to Change Your Name Pt. 3
The final missing piece came in the mail today. My driver’s license with my new name, address and photo. The photo gets a thumbs down. I miss the old photo I took when I was 18.
On Saturday, we went to the bank to get a joint account. Woohoo. And as of a day or two ago, I am officially Sheena T Abraham at work. Still have to change my work voicemail, though. My Gap credit card was denied last weekend because it had my old name, and my license has my new name. Now I make sure to carry both the old and new license, just in case.
To anyone looking to change her name after marrying, the key components to show at the DPS and the Social Security office are your marriage license and old driver’s license. Bring cash or a check, since they may not take credit cards. And be prepared to wait in line.
Now I wonder how people are making money off those name-changing kits. The process isn’t that hard once you get rolling.
Important Update:
Jimmy: hey…reading ur blog
How to Change Your Name Pt. 2
Today something special came in the mail.
It was addressed to Sheena T Abraham.
My social security card! It took only five days for the new card to arrive. Impressive. In related news, it was time for a name change and address change on my driver’s license, so this morning I drove to Department of Public Safety on Gessner with my marriage license. I was in and out in 45 minutes. But that is one unpleasant place, I must say. Needs customer service rehab.
My work e-mail signature now reads Sheena Oommen Abraham to help transition to the new name.
How to Change Your Name Pt. 1
So I’ve been googling “how to change your name” so I can finally officially become an Abraham. All the pages try to bamboozle me into buying a name-changing kit. I don’t need no stinkin’ name-changing kit! I just need to figure out what offices to go to and what documents to bring and in what order. I couldn’t find any Web sites that spelled it out for me. I’m probably just a bad googler.
Today I accomplished step 1 in Operation: Name Change. I went to the Social Security office on Lakes of 610 and was impressed by the cleanliness and organization of the place. You walk in, grab a number based on why you’re there, take a seat and wait for your name to be called. The lady at the window, Ms. Nguyen, was really nice. I showed her my driver’s license (with my maiden name) and my marriage license, and I was good to go. All successfully completed within the lunch hour. I should get the new card within two weeks.
Next step: Driver’s License. To be continued…
