Broward County Name Changes

What's The Next Step When You Complete a Name Change in Broward County?

1. Before you go to Court, first get a certified copy of your marriage license from the agency that filed your marriage license with in Broward County.

2. Contact Your Local Social Security Administration For A New Social Security Card. - You need to provide to the Social Security Administration (SSA) your correct name and ID number for payroll tax withholdings and other benefits because a discrepancy between your name and Social Security number can cause a rejection of your income tax return.  When you go to your local SSA office, they will require you to file Form SS-5, the form needed to have a new card issued. Notifying the SSA will also update the Internal Revenue Service of your new name.  Here is a list of the social security offices located in Broward County:

SUITE 100
8501 W SUNRISE BLVD
PLANTATION, FL 33322

SECOND FLOOR
500 N HIATUS RD
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33026

SUITE 100
3201 W COMMERCIAL BLVD
FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309

5195 COCONUT CREEK PKY
MARGATE, FL 33063


3. Get a new Florida Driver's License - Getting an updated license or Florida identification card should make subsequent name changes with financial institutions easier. Check with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for instructions.  We have compiled a list of the service centers in Broward County:

100 South Military Trail, Suite 26
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441
   
3718-3 West Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33311
   
7217 West Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderhill, Florida 33313

1135 Banks Rd
Margate, Florida 33063
   
15739 Pines Boulevard
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027
   
8001 Pembroke Road
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33025


4. Update your employer by contacting the Human Resources Department

5. Contact your bank or other financial institution  - Updating your name with your bank or credit union may require an in-person visit. For a name change on your account, the bank will want to see your updated Florida driver's license.

6. Notify Credit Card Companies to establish a new credit identity and obtain new credit cards

7. Here are more people you should contact with your new name:

Broward County Supervisor of Elections (For a New Voter Registration Card)
Broward County Post office (Click Here for Locations)
Landlord or mortgage company
Insurance Companies (auto, life, home, etc.).
Doctor offices
Professional licensing boards
Your attorney (to update legal documents).
Utilities
Obtain a New Passport

 

Source: Bankrate.com

 

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