I’m planning changing my name legally ASAP. Do I need to get everything updated within a certain amount of time from when my name change is granted, or is it as long as I have my name change order, I can update it at whatever point I get to it? I’ve lived several years of independent adult life with my current name, so there’s a LOT that will need updating.

Especially, would I be legally required to tell my landlord to update my lease with the name or can I wait until the renewal period comes up and I tell them for next year’s lease (which would be my preference)?

(I don’t know if this is a totally bonkers thing to worry about— I was raised in a punishment-based household so this may absolutely be my child fear brain that just needs a reality check 😅)