Posted by rengel/CA on 5/29/08 9:58pm
Msg #249345

Changing name on notary commission

I am getting married next month and will be changing my last name. Ugh - I did not realize how many things I need to change my name on, one of the first being my commission. I sure was a heck of a lot easier the first time I did this!

Reply by jba/fl on 5/29/08 10:06pm
Msg #249346

Why not keep your business and personal life separate? or hyphenate? (the feminist in me unfolding)

Reply by rengel/CA on 5/30/08 12:39pm
Msg #249398

<<<<<Why not keep your business and personal life separate>>>>

I did that in a previous life and found it to be a pain in the tush, so I will just change it to one name for all and make my life a lot easier.
And the hyphenating thing just isn't for me.

The name change on the commission isn't that big of a deal, but I will have to order a new stamp.
Oh well, he's worth it! : )

Reply by Nathania Naftaly on 5/29/08 10:20pm
Msg #249348

I had the same dilema. I live in texas and they don't require you to change your name. I will change when I renew my commission.

Reply by ZeeCA on 5/29/08 10:34pm
Msg #249350

and your flower girl says... DANG you just renewed yr commis

sion ...

Reply by rengel/CA on 5/30/08 12:40pm
Msg #249399

Re: and your flower girl says... DANG you just renewed yr commis

I know, BUT... you will be able to watch the nuptials over the internet! The chapel streams the ceremony live! I'll be posting the link in the Leisure forum.

Reply by Gerry_VT on 5/30/08 12:54pm
Msg #249400

If you own real estate . . .

you might want to change the way the title is vested shortly after the wedding, when you will have recent ID in both names.

Reply by rengel/CA on 5/30/08 11:56pm
Msg #249445

Re: If you own real estate . . .

yep, getting ready to refi right after the nuptials

Reply by Terri_CA on 5/30/08 5:19pm
Msg #249412

Go to the SOS website and download the Name Change form. You will have to get an amended bond. Then when the new commission certificate comes in you'll take it and the amended bond to the County Recorder's to refile your oath and bond under the new name and you have 30 days to do that and get your new stamp. New Certificate of Authorization should come with the new commission certificate with new name.

Your commission number and expiration date will remain the same.

Terri
Lancaster, CA

Reply by rengel/CA on 5/30/08 11:59pm
Msg #249446

I've already done all of that, everything is ready to go as soon as we make it legal and I get the certified copy of the marriage certificate.

There are just so many things to do!!! I also have to get a whole new pasport since mine is 4 yrs old. That's $75 I didn't need.
Oh well, like I said, he's worth it : )