What document do I use to change my name after marriage in Ireland?
Your marriage certificate is the primary legal document for proving a name change after marriage in Ireland. You do not need a deed poll or court order. A certified copy of your marriage certificate from the General Register Office (GRO) is accepted by most Irish government agencies, banks, and employers.
How do I update my Irish passport after a name change due to marriage?
Apply to the Passport Office using the online Passport Online service at passportsonline.dfa.ie or by post using form APS2. You will need your current passport, your marriage certificate, and two passport photos. Processing times vary but online applications are typically faster. A fee applies.
How do I update my PPS number records after changing my name?
Contact the Department of Social Protection (DSP) to update your name on your PPS number record. You can do this at your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare office by presenting your marriage certificate and a photo ID. Your PPS number itself does not change — only the name linked to it.
How do I update my driving licence name at the NDLS after marriage?
Apply to the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) at ndls.ie to update your name on your driving licence. Book an appointment online, bring your current licence, your marriage certificate, and proof of address. A fee applies for the replacement licence.
How do I change my name back to my maiden name after divorce in Ireland?
After divorce, you can revert to your maiden name by using your divorce decree alongside your original birth certificate as proof. Present both documents to the Passport Office, NDLS, Revenue, and your bank. No deed poll or solicitor is required when reverting to a name you previously held.
When is a deed poll required for a name change in Ireland?
A deed poll is required when you are changing your name to something other than your pre-marriage name or a name established by marriage or divorce. You can execute a deed poll yourself or through a solicitor. It must be signed in the presence of a witness. Enrolled deed polls provide greater evidential weight.
How do I notify Revenue of a name change in Ireland?
Contact Revenue through MyAccount at revenue.ie to update your name. You can upload a scanned copy of your marriage certificate or deed poll through the secure messaging service. Revenue will update your tax records, tax credits, and PAYE records linked to your PPS number.
What is the recommended order for updating records after a name change in Ireland?
It is generally advisable to update your passport first as it is the most widely accepted identity document. Then update your PPS number with DSP, your driving licence with NDLS, your bank accounts, your employer HR records, and finally utilities and other accounts. Revenue can be updated at any point once you have your primary ID documents sorted.
Do I need to notify my employer HR department of a name change after marriage?
Yes. You should notify your employer HR department in writing and provide a copy of your marriage certificate. Your employer will need to update payroll records, pension records, and any benefit arrangements. Your employment contract itself does not need to be reissued because of a name change.
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