Divorce Forms Support

Want a different name?

Not everyone wants their old name back! If the thought of returning to your former name is not appealing you may apply for a legal name change. It may cause complications if you change names during divorce proceedings, so seek advice from the court where you are getting divorced. You may need to wait until your divorce is finalized, then apply for a legal name change immedaitley after. USA Some states may allow you to file your legal name change petition while divorce proceedings take place, b...

What proof will I need

Thanks for buying an Easy Name Change notification kit through your online divorce forms provider! You need proof of your former name before you can send off our notifications. There are different requirements depending on where you live. USA You won't be able to send your name change notifications off until after you have received proof of your name change from the court. If your divorce is not final, you can ask the judge for an order restoring your former name. Some states can issue this ...

Getting started with your name change

USA The name change process can start once your divorce has been finalized by the court. We recommend ordering your Easy Name Change kit no more than 3 months before it can be used as this ensures you have the latest forms and information. Once you have proof of your new name, complete the SSA name change form or follow our instructions to complete the form online, then visit a SSA office to show original identity documents. (SSA accepts original identity documents by mail, but most people pref...

(USA) Updating the SSA after divorce

Start by updating your name with the SSA before any other records. Complete the SSA-5 form ‘Application for a Social Security Card’. Show proof of your legal name change which can be; - Court order approving the new name, or - Divorce decree listing old and new names, or - Certificate of Naturalization showing the new name, or - Divorce decree that does not list both names, but you can show additional documents - If the document does not provide enough information for you to be iden...

(USA) I didn't request a name change order when divorcing

If your divorce is final and you didn’t ask for a name change order then check with the court to see if either your divorce decree can be amended or a name change order can be issued. Some states allow this without having to refile, including California. If a name change order cannot be issued, you may still be able to change names without filing for a legal name change. Divorce decrees are accepted by the SSA if you have additional proof documents, but only some state DMVs allow a divorce decr...

Refund Policy

Easy Name Change offers all customers a refund if they are not satisfied with our name change kit. If you purchased an Easy Name Change kit via your online divorce forms provider you can request a refund from your online divorce forms provider within 12 months of purchase. Your refund will only be made into the same account from which you paid (ie; PayPal sales will only be refunded into that same PayPal account). Follow these simple steps. - Using the email account you registered with, con...