How to Change Your Name: Updating Your IDs After Marriage, Divorce, Legal Name Change, or Reverting to Your Old Name

Changing your name can be an exciting and significant step in your life. Whether it's due to marriage, divorce, a legal name change, or deciding to revert to your original name, one of the most important tasks that follows is updating all of your identification documents. This ensures that your legal records, bank accounts, and other vital services reflect your new name. But the process can feel overwhelming—especially when it comes to knowing which documents need updating.

We can assist in making the process smoother, especially in terms of notarizing the necessary documents for legal name changes. Here's everything you need to know about changing your name and how we can help.

While we can’t file the paperwork for you or provide legal advice, we can help you navigate the logistics, assist with the online forms and ensure that your documents are properly prepared, helping you move one step closer to having your new name reflected on all of your identification records.

Changing your name, whether due to marriage, divorce, or a legal name change, involves updating a variety of important documents. From Social Insurance cards and driver’s licenses to passports and bank accounts, each record needs to be updated to match your new name. By working with DG Notary, you can ensure that the necessary legal documents are prepared, notarized, and ready for submission, simplifying the process for you.

If you're ready to update your name and need help with understanding the process, feel free to reach out— we here to help you with this important life change!