how can i change my baby's name?

Question

my bay is 2 months old, going on 3 and i want to legally change his name. but i dont know how. do i have to pay? will it take long? i want to do it now before he starts and gets older. also do i have to have a "good" reason to change his name???

Answer 1

You have one of two choices. You can go back to the recorded office to amend it or you can use common usage

Answer 2

Dear Tiny,

Yes you can legally change your baby's name. Is the father's name on the birth certificate? Go to the clerk's office at the Superior Court House in which the county you reside in and pick up the Name Change forms fill them out. You will also have to place an ad in the newspaper for 4 consecutive weeks, stating your intentions of this name change and what the name change will be. After showing proof and receipt of placing a 4 week Ad in the newspaper return all forms back to the County Clerk's office at the Courthouse and you will be given a Court Date. On your court date the judge will ask you why you want the name change?. He will ask maybe 2 or 3 questions. You will receive the Document stamped by the court giving his approval. And Name Change Granted.
That's about it!. You do not need an Attorney for this. It's quite simple. . The day you appear before the judge and he grants the name change order is the day your baby will have his new name. Go to S.S. office also to have his name on theSocial Security card name changed as well.

The price is relatively fair, The cost of the court forms the court fees and the cost of running an Ad in the newpaper. It comes to about $200-$300. Depending where you live. The newspaper Ad will probably cost the most money, but well worth your peace of mind.
I hope I have been helpful. I live in Calif. So if you live elsewhere the rules may be a little different. The County Court Clerk's office can also assist you if you have any questions
Good Luck

SIncerely,

Marseille

Answer 3

See a lawyer. It should not take long at all and not cost much if it is not being contested. I think you just have to fill out a piece of paper and possibly put a small ad in a local newspaper informing people of the name change.

Technically, you don't even have to do that much. Legally you just have to use the new name consistently. However, he may then have problems later on when he applies for a driver's license or a passport.

Answer 4

If there is a father registered on his birth certificate, you must have his permission as well to change the name of the child. If there is no father registered, or if he agrees, its just a case of filling in some forms (with a small fee) and changing the name by deed poll. Without the father's permission (if his name is on the birth certificate) it becomes a long and sometimes costly legal exercise.
I know this because this occurred with one of of my family members.

Answer 5

If you must, do it before he's old enough to recognize his name. You should be able to do this at a county courthouse. Otherwise, it's a state matter. Not sure how long it takes to get the papers - depends on how busy they are.

Answer 6

u dont need a good reason to change his name, u have to go to county clerks office n file name change forms, i think there is a nominal fee. it has to be the city that he was born in

Answer 7

You have to petition the courts to change his name. If there is a father he needs to agree in writing. You will need an attorney to file the necessary paperwork.

Answer 8

look onlIne but i do know you can change teh babys name for free anytime before there 2 years old because my sister changed my nephews name

Answer 9

Go to the court house in your city. You usually have to pay for it.

Answer 10

U dont have to pay, it should not take long.