Section 1747.81.

Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 1747.81.
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(a) If a card issuer has determined in the normal course of business that it will issue a card to a married woman, the card shall be issued bearing either the maiden name or married name of the woman, as the woman may direct. (b) Card issuers may require that a married woman requesting a card in her maiden name open a new account in that name.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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