How hard is it to change your last name?

Question

What procedures do you have to go through to have your last name changed?

Answer 1

Well you can officially change your name by deed poll.

Answer 2

It's not hard at all. You just have to go through all the paperwork and wait 4-6 weeks for multiple steps. It's a long process, but you don't do much work. Most of the time is spent just waiting for all the paperwork to be processed. There is a fee I think. Not too much though. Also, just remember that when you get your name changed, you don't have to, but you might want to update your passport and social security card. That will take more time, but it is a thorough process. Again, it's basically filling out papers and then mailing and waiting. Don't forget, your license should get changed too. After all that is done, everything should be good. And the positive side to the whole process is that it makes a great conversation starter!

Answer 3

Well if you are going through a divorce, then just includeit in the divorce agreement. If you have been divorced and it has been more than a year you can change it on your own. You just need to have someone send you something in the mail with your current name on it and then go change everything. The only thing you do not need this for is you Social Security card, they will obviously know that you were you before marrage. I would suggest you do that first.

Answer 4

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It is more a pain in the butt than it is difficult. First you have to go to the Social Security office with your divorce decree that shows why you are going to the other name. They will give you a receipt that shows you have applied to change back. Then you go to the DMV or MVD (whatever they call it in your state) and show them the decree and the paper work from Social Security and they will give you a new license, for a fee, with your new name. Then you need to send a copy of the license and the decree to your mortgage company, if applicable, to change it on your payments. You will need to contact your credit card companies, go to your bank and have your card changed, your account changed and new checks ordered. Just need to contact any debtors and get it all changed with them and they will let you know if they need anything. And don't forget your utility companies! Phone, water, gas, electric, cell phone, cable. See, more a pain and takes some time than difficult?!

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Answer 6

Not hard, but will cost you a lot of money. Ask a lawyer who will guide you to a place where you can change your name. That what Emilio Estevan, (Micheal Douglas's son) I hope I spelled both of their names right, did back in the early eighties.

Answer 7

Where I live, it's fairly simple. Go to the county courthouse, fill out a form and pay about $150.00. You may have to go in front of a judge to justify the change, but that is often just a formality, after all, Prince was able to get his name legally changed to that stupid symbol!

Answer 8

Depends on why you want to change it. Due to Marriage- you just take you marriage license to the Social Secutirty office and apply for a new SS Card in your new name- then you need to do the same for you drivers license. The smae thing is true for Divorce- you just take the Divorce decree. You may call to see who you need to change it with first, But I think you have to go to the SS office first.

Answer 9

The legal documentis called a "Deed-Pole" This is a simple contract with yourself, duely notorised, whereby you basiclly agree to live under the "new" name. Ask a localcourt clerk for details

Answer 10

I think you get some papers from City Hall...fill them in and appear before a judge...who will decide whether or not you can do it.