How much money does it cost to add or take away a middle name? How much to change your first/last name?

Question

Also, how do you go about this process? Can it be done online, or if not, what government agencey (?) do you have to talk to/register with?

Answer 1

Funny story. Parents often mix up the names of their children. Well my mom goes to the social security office to get my brother a new social security card. Lets say his name is Michael Timothy Oswald and mine is Lee Harvey Oswald. She comes back with a card that says Michael Harvey Oswald. Don't try this though.

Answer 2

In many states (and at common law), you can use any name you want, as long as it is not for a criminal purpose. No court. No city hall (which wouldn't work anyway).

Social Security will not change your name without a court order changing it. The fee varies quite a bit, but some lawyers don't charge much, unless you're a Rockefeller or Kennedy!

Answer 3

Name changes are done by court order.
Easiest way is to call an attorney.
The state court, not city or county, in most states.
Do an internet search, I believe there are several sites that have the forms available, for a fee.

Answer 4

i am pretty sure that you have to go to city hall