When did the name change take effect?

Curious. It says Yaakov called the place Bethel, though Luz was its original name. When did this change take effect? Did the townspeople down the hill take into account Yaakov's decision and immediately order new stationary, municipal seals and so on? Seems unlikely right? So when did Luz really become Bethel?

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