hi, ok, my last name is REALLY long, and NO ONE can pronounce it correctly, I need to know the fee if one applies, to change only my last name, I live near Chehalis, washington state, and I really need to know this stuff! please let me know!!! ps, I know you have to file some sort of petition with the courts, but I need more info then that!! thank you!!
2007-09-07 15:11:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I don't know the details in Washington, but the process is similar in most states. You go to the local court and fill out a form. You are usually required to publish your intent in one or more major papers for a set period of time. If no one challenges the change in that time, you pay a fee and your name is changed. As long as the court has no reason to believe you are changing your name for fraudulent reasons, it is normally a formality.
2007-09-07 15:21:11 · answer #1 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The process consists of completing a Petition for Name Change and an Order for Name Change. The original Petition is filed with the clerk in any district court division located within the county of your residence. Photo ID may be required. Once the Petition has been completed, the case will be presented to a judge for approval and signature."
The fees depend on the county. King County has a good web page with the information and forms (couldn't find the equivalent for Lewis County) -- you should be able to use these forms, then go to the county courthouse and ask the clerk for the fees. http://www.metrokc.gov/kcdc/ncinfo.htm
2007-09-07 22:28:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋