How to change your last name after marriage<br>List your new name on your marriage certificate. When you go to the courthouse to get your marriage certificate, the clerk should ask you if you would like to change your name. Make sure your full new name is listed on the marriage certificate.
There has to be a willingness to change the last name, and consent should be given
Obviously one has to want to change their name and the clerk will ask if you want to do it, hence consent has to be given