Name Change After Marriage
If you change your last name after marriage and would like to notify DCRB of this change, you must submit the Name Change Notification form along with a copy of the legal documents establishing the name change for processing to occur.
- Copy of your certified marriage certificate
- Other proof of your identity (passport or unexpired driver's license)
Name Change After Divorce
If you would like to reclaim your maiden name after divorce, a copy of the legal documents establishing the name change must accompany this form for processing to occur.
- Copy of the divorce decree
- Other proof of your identity (passport or unexpired driver's license)
You can send the completed form and any required attachments by fax to (202) 566 -5001 or by mailing your documents to:
DC Retirement Board
Member Services Center
900 7th Street, NW, Second Floor
Washington, DC 20001
If you have further questions, please contact the DCRB Member Services Center by clicking on the Ask Member Services link, or by phone at (202) 343-3272 Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Once you have changed your name legally, remember that you should also change your name on the following documents and accounts:
- Tax records
- Health Insurance
- Life insurance (Beneficiary Information)
- Bank Accounts
- Driver's License
- Social Security Card
- Passport
Related Forms
Tax Forms
- DC Tax Withholding Form
- MD Tax Withholding Form
- VA Tax Withholding Form
- Federal W-4P Withholding Certificate for Pension or Annuity Payments
Health Insurance Forms
Life Insurance Beneficiary Forms
- Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program form (FEGLI)
- DC Employees' Group Life Insurance Program form (DCEGLI)
