So I had changed my name legally, with Social Security (verified), and with current creditors. Then applied for a Care Credit card. The app was kicked back immediately. Online credit score reports also kicked back an error.
Went through annualcreditreport (the government approved website). Equifax and Experian kicked it back. Getting worried. Transunion actually processed it but it came back with the old name. The report was accurate otherwise.
I have an excellent credit history and would like to preserve it. The representative told me I have to contact all previous creditors (even closed accounts) and change the name with each of them. Is this correct?
My other option would be to send a letter similar to a marriage name change requesting one simple name change with each of the credit reporting agencies themselves. Does anyone have any advice or experience with this?
Thanks.
(Note to Mods...if you feel this is not a relevant transition issue, please move it to Safe Haven "Issues and Concerns"...thanks)