New Jersey S795 revises the State marriage license application form to allow changes in middle name and surname.
New Jersey S795 requires the Commissioner of Health to issue a marriage license application form that allows applicants to specify changes in their middle name and surname. The form includes options for the surname of the other spouse, any former surname, a combined name, or a hyphenated combination. The bill also mandates coordination with other State departments to expedite name changes without additional applicant action. Applicants are advised to update their Social Security records separately.
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