Name change?

Question

When I got divorced I did not ask for my maiden name back because I wanted my last name to be the same as my children's to avoid confusion, etc.

Now I wish to use my maiden name and I use it for everything except money issues becuase when dealing with banks and the payroll department at my job, they all insist that my name match my driver's license and SS card, which are in my married name.

So, how can I get the name on my driver;s license and SS card changed without involving a lawyer or the court system? Do I need some type of paperwork in order to go back to my maiden name on those documents? I live in Texas.

Answer 1

Well, Here in Ohio, you would have to file for a change of name at the clerk of courts office...they would put a posting in the local paper for one week and then if no one objects, then your name is changed, and believe me...you wouldn't believe some of the names people change from too...one good one was Paradise Chovette Nicole Dawn Hottinger...I don't know why, but that one sticks in my head, lol...they get even better, lol.

Answer 2

Some other states other than California require for you to bring in a court order to the drivers license bureau for a name change to take place on your license or ID. Most attorneys charge $200 - $700 for a name change. But if you fill out all the papers yourself, which is simple to do, it will cost you only $10.

Once you sign the papers take them to the county court clerks office and leave them with the clerk along with your $10 fee. The next day or two you'll be able to pick up the court order for your name change signed by the judge. In order for the name change to take effect you have to advertise it in a local paper. If you got the court order and didn't advertise the name change it wouldn't be official ! cheers n rem, vote~

Answer 3

In most states you can use any name you choose, as long as it is not for purposes of fraud. You can just request a name change on your SS card and driver's license.