How do you change your identity completely (like birth certificate, full name, etc.)?

Question

I seriously want to start my life almost over. The past is completely hideous with the ludicrously dysfunctional family; the horrid people in high school; the lackadaisical ways due to depression, bipolar disorder, physical illnesses; the failure to reach goals; bad character; etc. . I'm 20 years old and going for my Associates degree in college with 3 weeks of this semester and one final semester left. Once I'm finished, I'd like to bail out of hellhole house that I live in and leave everyone behind me because carrying these horrendous bits and pieces of the past will haunt me. However, I'll keep these things in mind to remind myself to keep moving positively forward.

Answer 1

United States
State laws regulate name changes in the United States.

Usually a person can adopt any name desired for any reason. There are differences in specific requirements among U.S. states, but usually a court order is needed to change names (which would be applied for in a state court). It is necessary to plead that the name change is not for a fraudulent or other illegal purpose (such as evading a lien or debt, or for defaming someone.)

The applicant may be required to give a somewhat reasonable explanation for wanting to change his/her name. A fee is generally payable, and the applicant may be required to post legal notices in newspapers to announce the name change. Generally the judge has judicial discretion to grant or deny a change of name, especially if the name change is for "frivolous" or "immoral" purposes, such as changing one's name to "God," "Penis," or "Copyright."

In 2004, a Missouri man did succeed in changing his name to "They." [1] The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a name change to "1069" could be denied, but that "Ten Sixty-Nine" was acceptable (Application of Dengler, 1979), and the North Dakota Supreme Court denied the same request several years before (Petition of Dengler, 1976). [2][3]

In nearly all states one cannot choose the name of a notable person with the intent to mislead, a name that is intentionally confusing, a racial slur, fighting words (threats and obscenities,) or a name that incites violence.

Under the federal immigration and nationality law, when aliens apply for naturalization, they have the option of asking for their names to be changed upon the grant of citizenship with no additional fees. This allows them the opportunity to adopt a more Americanized name. In the 2005 version of Form N-400--Application for Naturalization--Part 1 (D) asks whether the person applying for naturalization would like to legally change his or her name. During the naturalization interview, a petition for name change is prepared to be forwarded to a federal court. The applicant certifies that he or she is not seeking a change of name for any unlawful purpose such as the avoidance of debt or evasion of law enforcement. Such a name change becomes final once a federal court naturalizes an applicant.

In some states, individuals are often allowed to return to the use of any prior surname (e.g., maiden name upon divorce.) Some states, such as New York, also allow married couples to adopt any new surname upon marriage, which may be a hyphenated form of the bride's and groom's names, a combination of parts of their family names, or any new family name they can agree upon adopting as the married name.

In order to maintain one's identity, it is desirable to obtain a formal order so there is continuity of personal records.

The "open and notorious" use of a name is often sufficient to allow one to use an assumed name. In some jurisdictions, individuals may register the use of a trade name that is distinct from their legal name and is registered with the county clerk, secretary of state, or other similar government authority. Individuals who wish to publish materials and do not have the publication associated with them, may publish under a pseudonym; such a right is protected under the First Amendment.

Hope that helped a little

Answer 2

Whooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, there cowboy!
Put the brakes on a minnit. 20. Junior College. You've accomplished a lot. Bad situation. No. You don't need to go through all that. Seek your own space when you can.

Name change? Bureau of Vital Records. Do you need to? How 'bout you be the one to put some integrity into that name. Besides. Names don't mean anything. You and I are two among four billion. So we don't get confused with somebody else.

You need to still the turbulence others seek to create in you. You're an intelligent individual. Probably a nice chap. Don't lose that in bitterness. Let the other guy be bitter. Otay?

Answer 3

You can't change your birth certificate, because you can't change your parents, the date you were born on, or the place where you were born. You can change everything else. It isn't difficult to change your name - check with the bureau of vital statistics where you live to find out the exact process and the costs. Just a suggestion -- do it before you finish your last semester in college, then your degree will be in your new name. Otherwise you will have to present a degree bearing your old name to your prospective employers, and explain why the name is different. It's much easier to have the degree issued with your new name, and let it mark the beginning of your new life.
Good luck to you!

Answer 4

Mind if I join you. I've had it with this sh*thole. As soon as I have enough money saved up, I'm gone. Bye Bye. No note. No phone call. No postcard. I just want to disappear from these people, and start off fresh. Possibly in a different country with a different culture. Away from all this capitalization and corruption. I'm in my 20s and I think it's time to move on. Most of these people won't even know I'm gone anyway, so what's the point in sticking around?

Answer 5

Except in extreme legal cases approved by the authorities, you cannot change your identity. Full names can be changed by deed poll but depending on which country you are residing in, you may have to officially declare the new name as an alias. You can't legally change a birth certificate, except in the case of errors in the original document.

Answer 6

Just move away and have no further contact with them. Then find a good therapist to help you figure out how to move on with YOUR life. Remember that they are them and you are you. All that you can change and control is your life. Not anyone else.

No I don't think that you can get a new birth certificate, but you can go to the state and change your name.

Answer 7

Changing your name wont change the things that happened in your life. Finish school and move and start new from there!!

"Living Well is the Best Revenge"

Answer 8

If you are really serious you would have to see a lawyer and they could tell you what is involved. Good luck, I hope your life gets better.

Answer 9

my man get a ******* grip you big baby.
And you cant do it any way. unless you join the cia or witness protection.

Answer 10

try a therapist before all that....REMEMBER,, WHEREVER YOU GO, THERE YOU ARE...you cannot run away from you -- because you take YOU with you...get help. good luck