From a human resources point of view, for payroll and tax purposes, your name on your check should match the name on your social security card. We run reports on a regular basis to make sure it all matches.
I can't honestly remember if I had to sign my new name on the license here in NY. But I do know some people that never changed their name when they got married, at least not right away. A girl I work with didn't change her name legally until after the tax season. But then she had to make sure it changed on her social security card and everything else. She just needed to show the marriage certificate with the new name on it.
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