Esa married

smeggy
smeggy Community member Posts: 20 Connected
edited July 2022 in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hi. 
Got married on Saturday, how long do I have to tell dwp and we’ve lived together for years nothing will change will it if it’s just change of name? 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    Congratulations. You don't have to report your name change because nothing else will change. Your claim will remain as it always has.
  • smeggy
    smeggy Community member Posts: 20 Connected
    Ok Thankyou. I weren’t sure when I have to report it cause I heard there’s 21days to report it to dwp. poppy123456 said:
    Congratulations. You don't have to report your name change because nothing else will change. Your claim will remain as it always has.


  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    It is on the list of changes to report but nothing will happen if you don't report it. Everything else about your claim remains the same so it makes no difference. https://www.gov.uk/report-benefits-change-circumstances

  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    edited July 2022
    Congratulations on your wedding @smeggy I'm glad the community could help answer your query.

    If you haven't had a look around already, feel free to get involved on the forum whenever you're ready. I have included below a few places to get to know other members and get used to things:
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    Alex

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