I've been toying with changing my last name for years, ever since I found out, at the age of 32, that I was adopted. So, in light of some pretty serious recent events, I'm moving forward with my idea.
I'm married but separated and should be divorced, hopefully, by next Spring, if not earlier. I'm also in the Army. Will either of these issues be a roadblock for me?
What would be the best and most economical way to go about this?
Thanks
2007-09-02 05:38:52 · 9 answers · asked by Brian Sparta 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
You don't say what country you live in, I am in the UK, and over here we have a thing called "deed poll", have a look at the link below. Here we cannot get the registration name taken off our birth certificate, unless the person is re-registered then it would need for both parents to be present. Deed poll is just for legal reasons, say like if you wanted to by a house using your new "deed poll" name you would need the "deed poll" registration certificate.
http://www.deedpoll.org.uk/
2007-09-02 07:31:03 · answer #1 · answered by itsjustme 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the Vital records center in the state where you were born and adopted. Do you know your biological name? The government ( Army) may assist you with this issue. You also may not have to pay a lawyer to change it but nominal court costs. Depending upon where you live of course. Good luck. Think about using your adopted name as your middle name- there may be issues with them now - but they did raise you and you don't want to erase that history.
Good luck and good idea.
2007-09-02 06:44:07 · answer #2 · answered by ditdit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not take changing your name lightly.
Even before "9/11", it would bring serious questions to those who ask for "prior names" on job or similar applications (obviously, maiden names don't bring up as much scrutiny; seems sexist, doesn't it?).
It may also confuse, and possibly even alienate, your friends and family. Of course, it will confound your enemies, as well, but that's only useful if you move out of the area! ;)
You will also have to change all your bank accounts, drivers' license, Social Security card, credit cards, passport, postal mailing name, et al., none of which are as easy as it sounds. Worse, a lot of Federally issued documents require that you make such changes within a YEAR of changing your name!!! Heaven help you if you forgot something important after that time! And, regardless, you'll still have to carry proof of your current identity!
But, if you're so gung-ho about it, here are some links for you to examine (they assume you're a citizen of the USA).
Good luck, "Bonnie's Hubby"! (hmmm . . . maybe you should change your user ID, first, and see how that works for ya!). ;)
2007-09-02 06:33:28 · answer #3 · answered by skaizun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To change your name you have to send your papers to change it, into court. They will set a date up for you and if the Judge approves of your reasons, then it will be changed. But be careful what you pick out for a new names. I changed mine over two years ago and I can't get anyone that knows me to call me by it. Keep your first name the same or put it in the middle, so your friends can keep calling you that.
2007-09-02 05:51:14 · answer #4 · answered by geessewereabove 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 11:58:24 · answer #5 · answered by courts 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local phone book, and call three different attorneys. Ask each one what they would charge to do this for you (you need an attorney's help to do it). Go with the cheapest quote. It's a very simple procedure; I did it myself (with the help of an attorney) about 20 years ago and it cost me about $150.
2007-09-02 05:48:36 · answer #6 · answered by Skepticat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sinc eyou are in the military you have lawyers you can use and they are free to you i would make an appointment and see what they say about changing the names and stuff they will tell you how to go about it and may not cost you must at all.
2007-09-05 15:10:11 · answer #7 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The court system.
2007-09-02 05:46:47 · answer #8 · answered by David 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Id change my name to Professor Badass.
2007-09-02 05:46:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋