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It depends on your age and why you're changing your name. If it's for marriage, it's easy to just Google it for the process, as there are many agencies that you need to notify in order to change your name.
If you're changing your name for a reason other than marriage, you usually have to petition the court in your local area for a legal change of name. If you're under age, then it has to be originated by one of your parents or legal guardians, and both parents must agree to the change by signing the petition. After that, a judge reviews and approves / denies the request but it's rarely denied.
In any case, the Clerk of the Circuit Court in your County is probably the best place to start, as they'll have the forms for such a process, and they'll tell you what you need to do in order to accomplish it.
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∙ 17y agoYes you can, go to the city hall and see what papers you need to fill out. * Name changes are done through the state probate court in the county where the person wishing to take the action resides. It is a fairly simple process in which the person files an affidavit with the court requesting a change of name. The person then appears in front of a judge to answer a few questions such as their purpose for taking the action. If the judge believes that the request is not being done to hinder and civil action, to commit fraud, infringe on another person's privacy or to otherwise mislead or impact the public the request will be granted.
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∙ 13y agoYou file the completed forms at the courthouse and attend a hearing. Some states require that you publish a notice in the local newspaper too and some states also have you sign a form or complete a fingerprint card so they can do a background check on you.
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∙ 13y agoYou file the completed forms at the courthouse and attend a hearing. Some states require that you publish a notice in the local newspaper too and some states also have you sign a form or complete a fingerprint card so they can do a background check on you.
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∙ 15y agoThe name change process is state specific. In order to be officially recognized by government and financial institutions, the best way is to obtain a court order for a name change from your state court.
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∙ 15y agoYes, it is possible to legally change your name (in the UK from the age of 15 (I think), with the permission of parent/legal guardian).
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∙ 14y agoUnless you start the whole game over, then no.
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∙ 14y agoWhen you are an adult, usually 18, you can petition the court to change your name.
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∙ 13y agoGenerally, you can change your name legally through a simple court process but your name will remain the same on your birth record. Name changes do not carry over to birth records.
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∙ 13y agoYes.
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Can you put orphans new name on a birth certificate?
If you mean can you change the birth certificate to reflect the new name when a child is adopted, the answer is generally yes depending on state law.
Can you put his name on the birth certificate if he cant sign the birth certificate?
Putting a father's name on the birth certificate does not make him legally the father if you are not married to him. You can put his name on the birth certificate, but realize that it has no legal impact. In order to have paternity established, it has to be done with a court order.
Add fathers name to birth certificate in new york?
how do I add my daughter's father name to the birth certificate? I live in New York.
Is there any way you can get the father name taken off the birth certificate?
Perhaps you could if he relinquishes all rights or if your new husband adopts the child. However, even if you do somehow remove the name from the certificate, the fact is that he is still the biological father. Better to move on in life; fixing this will not make a large difference to the situation in the end.
How can i change my name in my birth certificate?
go to your local courthouse and file a petition for the change, then you will see the judge to see if they will allow the order for changing your name, this way you will have all of the legal documentation to take with you to social security office and the drivers license bureau. Added: The answer given above will change your formal identification on all official documents -EXCEPT- for the name on your birth certificate. That is an 'unchangeable' document and the information contained on it will always remain.
Could i change my last name on my birth certificate?
You can't change your original birth certificate but you can change your name. See a lawyer or get married.
Can i change name in birth certificate?
yes you can
Your name wrong on your birth certificate how do you correct that?
The name on my birth certificate is not the name I have been using all my life how do I correct this. thanks Jim
How do you change my name on matric certificate?
iwants to add my 2nd name in my matric certificate how can i do it please reply me
Is it illegal to use your original birth certificate after a name change?
no. your birth certificate folows you the rest of your life. but you parhaps do not want to use it.
What is affidavit of correction of birth certificate?
In some states if a person requests a change to their birth certificate such as a change of gender or change of name the actual birth certificate is updated as if it was always that way. In other states an affiliate of correction is issued. It usually consist of a copy of the original birth certificate with a certified statement showing the correction and stating that this is a valid birth certificate for the stated person.
How many times do i need to change my birth certificate?
You may NOT change the information contained on your birth certificate. It is an official record of your birth, the date it occurred, where it occurred, your sex, your birth name, and who your parent(s) of record were.
How can you change your surname?
My daughter has my last name, her dad isn't on the birth certificate but he does pay child support. can i change her last name when i get married and how? My daughter has my last name, her dad isn't on the birth certificate but he does pay child support. can i change her last name when i get married and how?
What if your sons birth certificate has his mothers last name on it and you didn't sign the birth certificate can you change his last name to mine if the mother has custody and doesn't approve?
You need to have the cooperation of all parties in order to effect a name change.
Can you put orphans new name on a birth certificate?
If you mean can you change the birth certificate to reflect the new name when a child is adopted, the answer is generally yes depending on state law.
If mother remarries and stepfather adopts the child and they change the name on the birth certificate can they also change the date of birth?
No, that is simply silly
When you had a first name change and you were told that you could get a Certificate of Birth with the new change but your original Birth Certificate would not change is this possible?
The state does not take back your original Certificate. You will now have 2 documents one showing your name at birth and the new one reflecting the change. No one else will ever be able to access the original certificate. Only the new one documenting the change in your name will be available. But it does not make the first one disappear just because you have another one reflecting the change.
