i;m getting married in 7 wks and will be changing my last name to my fiance's. i really want to change my first name also cuz since i was a kid, everybody's always called me by another name. i don't even recognize my first name if you call me out if you see me in the streets.
any suggestions? is it hard?
2007-06-20 03:29:23 · 9 answers · asked by Shrimpboat 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Its VERY hard from what my friend went through to change his name years ago. Times may have changed though.
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/changename/changenameFULL.html
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2007-06-20 03:35:23 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It will depend on what you want to change to. I have always used my middle name instead of my first. I refuse to even acknowledge my first name. When I went to get my new social security card after I got married, I just asked if I could drop my first name instead of my middle. They didn't give me any trouble about it. I haven't had any problems with credit or job applications. That was also before 9-11, so it may be different now. If you are looking to change to a totally different name, it will be harder and you do have to go through the courts. People do it all the time !!
2007-06-20 10:46:20 · answer #2 · answered by enufsaid 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not hard to do at all! I'm surprised others have found it difficult - but maybe it depends on where you live (I live in Canada). My friend is like this - NOBODY has ever called her by her legal name and is known solely by another name. You just fill out the first name portion of the name change application as well as the last name portion. Best to do it all at the same time since you have to get new credit cards, driver's license, etc.
2007-06-20 11:02:08 · answer #3 · answered by tink 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The process is long, but not really difficult. What IS hard and extremely difficult is the result. This will bring a mulititude of problems from companies, etc you've already dealt with (not to mention Soc. Security and credit lines). It will be as tough as someone stealing your identity and will take about 2 years to finally straighten out. My mother (83 years old) is really named VeNeta, but has always gone by her middle name Lorraine. She has never changed hers legally and in 83 years has never had problems. Keep it the way it is.
2007-06-20 10:38:32 · answer #4 · answered by Mickey 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Changing your name is a BIG pain - however, since you're already changing your last name, changing your first name will be no more hassle at all. I think this would be the perfect time to do it.
2007-06-20 10:38:57 · answer #5 · answered by napalm_bunny 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You shouldn't change your first name, it probably wouldn't even be worth it in the long run, because you'll run into a gazillion problems with companies and stuff. Just stick to the middle name and you'll be fine.
Congrats on your marriage!
2007-06-20 10:41:43 · answer #6 · answered by Jasper 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's too not hard, but dont do it. Changing your first name will bring up questions/problems when you complete applications for jobs, credit, licenses, etc. It's not worth the hassle.
2007-06-20 10:34:53 · answer #7 · answered by artjmyers 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, not hard. You petition the Court (your local district court) and it is not expensive, used to cost $50, don't know what it costs now.
2007-06-20 10:32:44 · answer #8 · answered by gouldgirl2002 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It probably wont take to long. The just have to change your name on your birth certifacte
2007-06-20 10:45:55 · answer #9 · answered by palm-tree 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋