Can I keep my last name the same if I get married? I don't want to hyphenate it either. Is this possible? Is it a MUST that I change or hyphenate it?
I am in New York City, New York.
You can keep your name; this is the default. Source:
- Your surname does not change automatically upon marriage unless you elect to change it.
- Nothing in the law requires you to change your name when getting married; it is your personal choice.
- You are not required to have the same surname as your spouse.
