Name Change Rules

Marriage license applicants may change their surname at the time of marriage to:

• Surname of other spouse
• Former surname of either spouse
• A name combining into a single surname - all or a segment of the pre-marriage surname or former surname of either spouse
• A combination name with or without a hyphen, provided that each part of the combination surname is the pre-marriage surname or former surnames of either spouse

Middle names may also be changed at the time of marriage:

• New middle name must consist of pre-marriage surname or former surname of that individual
• New middle name can be added to current middle name

 

Any name change using a former name that is not on the applicants ID must be shown on other documentation, such as a name change document or divorce decree.