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# Name Change Checklist

DLA Human Resources officials have put together this checklist for anyone wishing to process a name change following a marriage, divorce or other court proceeding. Simply follow the steps below. Contact your servicing DLA Human Resources Services office if you need further assistance.

The steps outlined here will ensure your work records and systems are updated with your name change. It is your responsibility to ensure you report your name change on your personal accounts, as well. These might include banks, credit card companies, utility companies, doctor/dentist records, etc.

                              - First steps
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**Follow these steps in order**
                                  - Apply for a legal name change with the Social Security Administration by taking your original marriage license, official court paperwork or divorce decree, and proof of identification to the Social Security Administration. They will provide you with proof of notification until they produce a new Social Security card.  
                                  - Once you have received confirmation from the Social Security Administration regarding your name change, notify the benefits office at your servicing DLA Human Resources Services office with either a Request for Personnel Action (SF-52) or an encrypted email message with a copy of the original marriage certificate, official court paperwork or divorce decree, as well as the Social Security confirmation/card.                                      - If the name change is due to a life event, a benefits specialist will explain your options under the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance programs.
                                    - Once the name change has been processed by the HR office, this will update your personnel records, payroll records and update your benefits (i.e. FEHB and TSP).  A name change Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) will populate in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder.
                                    - If you have an address change with your name change, you can update your address through the MyPay system or contact the DLA Payroll Center of Excellence at  ** PayrollCOE@dla.mil .
                                    - Complete new designations of beneficiary forms under the new name.
                                    - If you're marrying another Federal Employee and you both have health insurance that include a family plan, please notify HR immediately for prevention of Dual Coverage provisions. 
                                  - Provide a copy of your name change Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to your pass and ID office to receive a new Common Access Card. Some local offices may require more information than just the completed SF-50; check with your local pass and ID office for specific requirements.

**These steps can be completed in any order**
                                  - Notify your timekeeper that the EAGLE timekeeping system must be updated.  
                                  - Update your government credit card by submitting a signed and dated written request that includes the last four digits of your SSN and the last eight digits of the card number with the name change documentation. This can be email to  ** dodtravelcard@citi.com  or faxed to 866-951-8005.  
                                  - Update your business cards, if applicable.  
                                  - Call the Global Service Desk and provide your old name and your full new name. The service desk will put in a ticket to the directory service department to get the new name and email updated to the global address listing. They can also help recover old certificates so you are able to open old encrypted emails. Give them a list of all systems you use that will require your name to be changed on the account. Request that they also change the name on your work phone caller ID.  
                                  - Apply for new government and personal passports, if applicable. You will need to submit an application along with your original marriage certificate, court order, divorce decree, etc.  
                                  - Notify your security representative of the name change. The security representative will notify the personnel security office if applicable.

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