If your name changes due to marriage, you don't need to have your bonds reissued to show that change. (By the way...congratulations!) When you cash the bonds, simply sign your former name and your married name on the bonds. For example, "Mary L. Smith, changed by marriage to Mary L. Jones."

Other Changes:

If your name changes for a reason other than marriage, you may need to have your savings bonds reissued in your new name. A good rule of thumb is to have your bonds reissued if it was necessary for a court to be involved in or otherwise authorize your name change - divorce is one example.

See also:

Who Can Own Bonds?
Reissuing Bonds

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