Elliemay Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Hi there, I'm looking for some advice on name changes. I wanted to know people's experiences with practicing under their maiden name but changing their name legally? I will be graduating PA school soon and want to keep my maiden name on my license etc but have my name changed legally. Can anyone share their advice or experiences with this? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgriffiths Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 I can't give any advice about the process or anything, but you should absolutely check your state's rule/regulations as it may be against rules/regulations to continue to have your maiden name on your PA and pharmacy licenses after you have changed your name. I would assume (but could certainly be wrong) that it's the same as your driver's license and other forms of ID that you are expected to update once your name is changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted January 11, 2020 Administrator Share Posted January 11, 2020 5 hours ago, mgriffiths said: I can't give any advice about the process or anything, but you should absolutely check your state's rule/regulations as it may be against rules/regulations to continue to have your maiden name on your PA and pharmacy licenses after you have changed your name. I would assume (but could certainly be wrong) that it's the same as your driver's license and other forms of ID that you are expected to update once your name is changed. I'm not aware of any state where this is the case. Do you know of one where this sort of thing is still on the books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted January 11, 2020 Moderator Share Posted January 11, 2020 your legal name is your legal name..... can't use two separate names.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgriffiths Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 On 1/11/2020 at 12:16 PM, rev ronin said: I'm not aware of any state where this is the case. Do you know of one where this sort of thing is still on the books? I do not know of anything specific regarding PA and pharmacy licenses, just an assumption (as I stated). But, I do know that in the state of Michigan it is required by law to update your address on your driver's license when you move and if you don't your license can be suspended (don't know the deadline). Again, I don't know if it's the same with a name change, but I would actually expect a name change to be more important than an address change, and if true for a driver's license I would expect it to be true for a PA/pharmacy license. But again, just an assumption OP (and anyone else) should confirm with their state's licensing board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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