Live in SC. Need to get my BC corrected. I have my SSN card correct. So, would I need an attorney for this? The court house seems oblivious to what I am asking. Any suggestions?
2007-07-24 16:33:45 · 3 answers · asked by sunshine_moon_696 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I don't understand why they don't understand either, but none the less....
"Based on usage", means you spell your name different than what it states legally. Even by taking away/adding a letter seems to make a difference obviously.
2007-07-24 17:39:37 · update #1
No, you don't have to have one, but it would be a good idea. It will cost you about $300.
2007-07-24 16:41:20 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I can find, your name on your birth certificate is your correct name, according to South Carolina. So you just petition for a name change - the court clerk should have the forms, not sure why they would be confused by it.
The state law that details the requirements to accompany the petition is here: http://www.scstatehouse.net/code/t15c049.htm
2007-07-24 16:41:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Based on usage" -- what does that mean?
A legal change of name requires going through the procedures set forth in your state -- which least I checked required a court order.
Once you have the court order authorizing your change of name, you simply send a copy of that court order to the state where your birth certificate is on file, and have them change it.
2007-07-24 16:58:20 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋