Is it easy to legally change your name?

Question

it is cheap, who are the people that you have to tlk to, to do this?

Answer 1

This is a somewhat tricky proposition since the 9/11 debacle. However, here is the scoop on legal name changes in the USA. You'll find the laws are slightly different, depending on which state you're in when you file for a change. Check with your local county clerk's office for local details: requirements, paperwork, fees, etc.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Name_change

Answer 2

If it's through marriage or divorce it's free. Other than that,the laws vary by state. Some states allow you to change it by simply starting to use the name you want to,no legalities involved but social security may give you a hassle.

Answer 3

If there were an easy way 2 do it I would've done it, believe me! u go to the social security office with the original document of ur marriage license. u get ur new last name in the mail in about 4 wks. Congratulations by the way!

Answer 4

You go to your local social security office, and if you're changing it due to marriage or divorce it's free. I don't know about changing it arbitrarily. You probably need a court order, which means explaining to someone why you want to change your name. So if it's just because, you probably won't get one.

Answer 5

Change of name is expensive because it is a special proceeding in court that need publication in newspapers of general circulation.

Answer 6

Yes. In most states one can do it for about $600. Check it out - you may be able to do it "Pro Se" (yourself).

Answer 7

Is anything involving the government ever easy?

Answer 8

one thing you will need to do is collect your birth and death certificate (yes, death certificate), and take it to the vital statistics office, there they will help with the rest of the information needed,