I have been divorced for 23 years...never remarried and want to change by last name back to my maiden name. How do I go about this? ...

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I have been divorced for 23 years...never remarried and want to change by last name back to my maiden name. How do I go about this?

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To change your name back to

Submitted by elizabethcarlsen on

To change your name back to your maiden name following a divorce, you will need to file a name change petition with your district court. A filing fee will also be required to submit the petition. In addition, you will likely need to provide a copy of your divorce decree, which is available through the county clerk’s office. Oklahoma also asks you to publish notice of the name change in the local newspaper at least ten days before your hearing.

During the hearing, you will go before a judge and request the name change, stating your reason for the requested change. In almost all cases the judge will grant the request. Then, you will need to contact all companies of your name change. A company may request to see a copy of the court order granting the name change. You will also need to replace all of your identification documents including your drivers license and social security card to reflect the name change.

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To change your name back to

Submitted by elizabethcarlsen on

To change your name back to your maiden name following a divorce, you will need to file a name change petition with your district court. A filing fee will also be required to submit the petition. In addition, you will likely need to provide a copy of your divorce decree, which is available through the county clerk’s office. Oklahoma also asks you to publish notice of the name change in the local newspaper at least ten days before your hearing.

During the hearing, you will go before a judge and request the name change, stating your reason for the requested change. In almost all cases the judge will grant the request. Then, you will need to contact all companies of your name change. A company may request to see a copy of the court order granting the name change. You will also need to replace all of your identification documents including your drivers license and social security card to reflect the name change.