Want to add a middle name?

Question

Im not 18 yet and want to add a middle name. Do I have to do it in court? I heard you could just put the new name on documents( drivers license, school records) and eventually you will adapt the name

Answer 1

I think you have to wait till you're 18, or have your parents do it with you, but you just file a form with the county. Look on your county government website.

Answer 2

Yes. You have to do it in court for it to be legal. It requires petitioning the court, giving public notice by advertising in the legal advertisements section of the newspaper [and also the county law journal if required by state statute]. Once you have the court order, then you can have your name changed on official documents.

If you are a minor [not yet 18] your parents are a necessary party to this process and would be petitioning the court for you.

I think I read somewhere that in the UK you can change your name by a "deed poll."