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How to Change Your Name on Your Michigan Voter Registration

If you’ve recently changed your name in Michigan, it’s important to make sure your voter registration reflects your new legal name—especially before any upcoming elections. Fortunately, Michigan of...

How to Change Your Name on Your Michigan Voter Registration

If you’ve recently changed your name in Michigan, it’s important to make sure your voter registration reflects your new legal name—especially before any upcoming elections. Fortunately, Michigan of...

How to Change Your Name with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)

If you hold a professional license in Michigan—like a nurse, real estate agent, cosmetologist, or engineer—you’ll need to update your legal name with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regula...

How to Change Your Name on Your Social Security Card After a Michigan Name Change

Before you can update your name with most Michigan agencies—including the Secretary of State (SOS), voter registration, or professional licenses—you’ll need to update your name with the Social Secu...

What to Do If Your Ohio Name Change Is Denied by the Court

Getting your name legally changed in Ohio can be a smooth process, but sometimes, the court may deny your petition. If this happens, don’t panic. A denial doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t change ...

How to Change Your Name with the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)

Changing your name with the Ohio BMV is a key step after receiving your court order or marriage certificate. You must update both your driver’s license and, optionally, your vehicle registration. C...

How to Change the Name on Your Vehicle Title and Registration in Ohio

Once your legal name change is complete, you’ll need to update your vehicle title and registration with the Ohio BMV. This ensures your car title matches your ID, registration, and insurance. Click...

How to Get a Certified Copy of Your Ohio Marriage Certificate (County-by-County Guide)

If you’re changing your name after marriage in Ohio, one of the first things you’ll need is a certified copy of your marriage certificate. This document serves as legal proof of your name change an...

How to Change Your Name with the New Jersey Division of Taxation and State Agencies

After legally changing your name in New Jersey, it’s important to update your information with key state agencies—including the Division of Taxation, the Department of Labor, and any benefit progra...

How to Legally Change a Minor’s Name in New Jersey

Changing a child’s name in New Jersey involves a court process that’s a bit different from the adult name change procedure. Whether it’s due to adoption, family reorganization, or personal reasons,...