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Learn how to collect child support, change your name, and notify government agencies and businesses after someone dies.

Agencies to notify when someone dies

Learn how to cancel payments and notify the government and businesses after someone dies.
How to get help collecting child support

Find out how to get, change, or enforce a child support order, regardless of where the parent lives.
How to change your name and what government agencies to notify

You might change your name through marriage, divorce, or court. Update your new name with Social Security, the motor vehicle office, and other government agencies.