Sing it to Dylan
The name, it is a cha-aang-ing!
OK:
Drivers license : Free, but two page form
Owners card/registration: Free, so long as I don’t want a new registration reissued, with two page form
Credit Cards: Free, over the phone, would you like a new credit line with that?
Passport: Six pages of print out, but only about two pages of form. Certified copy of marriage certificate, two new passport photos, send back original passport, can’t do it in person, total cost between passport, photos and certified copy of marriage certificate about $150.00.
Bank Accounts: Free, but certified copy of marriage certificate required. At least they give it back when they’re done. Total cost either $0 or $10, depending on whether you count the reusable certificate.
Veterinary License: Send ’em a letter, a certified copy of the marriage certificate, and $5 for a copy of the license. Total cost $15.
Professional Organizations: Mostly on-line, no hassle. Haven’t run into any costs yet, but I keep discovering new places I forgot will need changing.
Ex-Work: Haven’t screwed up the courage to call them yet, but I’m guessing they’re going to need a certified copy of the license. I anticipate $10.
Spouse’s Work: They’re going to need a certified copy of the license, but I think they’ll give it back. Let’s call that one a freebie.
Car/Condo Insurance: Certified copy of marriage certificate, so another $10 charge.
In all, it’s adding up to more time and less money than I anticipated.
The non-ceremony went off without any problems. My sister brought a bottle of champagne, because she felt the occasion really wasnât official without. My godmother had a cheese and cracker plate to set out with the champagne. I felt badly, because I really didnât want to put anyone out, but it was really nice and informal, which was exactly what I had hoped for. The Prof got a little concerned just before we left home to meet up with my sister and godmother, and wanted reassurance that I wasnât expecting an exchange of vows. I was happy to reassure him that all I was looking for was a little signing ceremony, but that I certainly intended to hold him to any promises heâd made before this point. *grin* Iâm not sure who was more relieved that we didnât have to put on any kind of public performance with all this, him or me.
So the deed is done, the knot is knit, the bond is bound. Can’t think of any more clever ways to alliterate, or I’d keep going.