Couple of queries - passport name change and leaving UK

[QueenOfBlades 224]

Just have a couple of questions to those who've already done it. After moving to the US and getting married, I'll be obviously taking my maiden name. What would I need to do with regards to amending my name on my UK passport? What's usually done with this?

Also before I leave the UK, is there anything else I need to do with regards to letting officials know? I've read about filing the P85 for taxes. Do I need to let anyone like the DVLA know or is there anything else that needs to be done?

Thanks

[bigdog 376]

I am no up on tax issues in the UK... On the name issue, my wife uses her married as a last and maiden as middle on her GC ,SS and DL. Her China PP has her maiden name. Hope that helps, lots easier moving from a English speaking area.

[lost_at_sea 995]

Pretty sure DVLA won't care that you're not in the country (although I'm not sure about renewing UK driving licences? I imagine you'll get a US one and never worry about your UK one again unless you move back), but yeah, definitely let HMRC know with the P85. I'd also be inclined to close bill accounts as soon as you know you're going to move, so they send you any last bills with enough time for you to get them. Last time I just moved across London and had the old council tax bill that I thought I'd paid chasing me for ages - can't imagine what a pain that'd have been if I'd moved countries and came back and found it accumulating interest or something.

Saw a good tip online: don't close all your UK bank accounts. You might want one again at some point, and they're a pain to open if you're not a UK resident.

[lost_at_sea 995]

Just thought of another thing... It may not be worth it if you've got an uneventful history, but if you have had any interesting/important medical stuff, I'd be inclined to request a copy of your medical history to give to your new Doctor. I've not seen anyone say they've done that, but I can imagine it being helpful one day, and I'm pretty sure you're allowed to request a copy under Freedom of Information. Dunno. Just an idea.

I suppose what I'm saying is - is there anything you think is important about you that might be a pain in the ####### to get from the States once you've left the shores?

[Ellesse 11]

After moving to the US and getting married, I'll be obviously taking my maiden name. What would I need to do with regards to amending my name on my UK passport? What's usually done with this?

Hi there

After getting married, I took my husband's name but have kept my british passport in my maiden name. You'll need your passport for filling out the I-485 with the entry form and visa that you got in it, so I wouldn't advise doing anything that would mean your passport isn't in your possession during that process.

My green card is in my married name. When I travel abroad, I take my marriage license to link between my passport and my green card and book tickets with my maiden name. I've travelled a few times now, and not had any problems. If you did want to get your passport changed after AOS is complete, then you can apply via the UK Embassy in Washington - this site will give you all the information you need:

https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports

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