How do I change my name by LAWCHEK

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The purpose of this book is to provide the general public some information about name changes. It is a reference manual that should answer basic questions like, "How do I change my name?" The questions recited in this manual are the more commonly asked questions of attorneys when a client first makes contact for the purpose of drafting the name change documents. Neither this manual nor the subject matter contained within is in any way a substitute for legal advice. For legal advice, an attorney must be consulted. The design of this manual is elementary and is, by no means, a comprehensive assessment of a particular legal discipline. It will, however, allow the reader to better understand the various aspects of Name Change Procedures.

Hopefully, the use of this manual will lessen the personal agony of attempting to look up the answers to the questions covered. Additionally, the manual should reduce the amount of time the reader will ultimately spend with chosen legal counsel and, therefore, reduce to some degree the costs of legal services.
On the other hand, the manual is also designed to bring to the legal community a better educated public. The massive amount of legal information that is available to the individual attorney would, without question, overwhelm a member of the public who is not trained to research and retrieve the information that would typically apply to a given subject such as Name Change. A competent attorney who is skilled in providing legal advice relative to probate matters should welcome to his or her office someone with a basic understanding of how a will is drafted. Therefore, the reader should take comfort in the fact that through the choice of this manual, it will be possible to meet in the attorney's office with a greater understanding of the subject matter involved.

This manual gives an overview and basic understanding through a question-and-answer format. It also furnishes some basic forms that most likely would be used in a given state. This manual should provide the general types of forms that an attorney might employ in responding to client needs and court requirements.

 Additional Name change Topics.

- Why would a person chose to change their name?
- How does a person go about changing their name?

- How long does it take to change your name?

- Dose it cost anything to change your name?

- What State and local agencies must be notified in a name change?
- Are there any instances when you cannot change your name?

-Do I need to let individuals know that I have changed my name?   

Sample Name Change Forms

 -Sample Petition To Change Name

- Sample Protected Information Form

- Decree by Court

It is never recommended that an individual undertake his or her own representation in such matters as name change, even though most states do permit such activity. Any individual who is serious about making a name change would want to have capable legal assistance. Therefore, the reader is urged to contact a competent attorney who should welcome the fact that a client is arriving at his or her office with the information acquired from this manual. In other words, the reader should be a better informed member of the public by reading and reviewing the contents of this manual and, accordingly, should be better prepared to consult an attorney about changing one's name.

Read on for a better understanding of how to change ones name

Do's

  • Read this manual.
  • Remember to consult an attorney for legal problems.
  • Read the questions and answer in order to have a basic understanding of the subject matter which you have chosen, in this case, changing your legal name.
  • Pay special attention to detail, especially when completing forms for your attorney.
  • Approach resolving this process as a serious matter that requires patience for the long term and guidance to complete.
  • Enjoy the materials presented and use the materials for your benefit in acquiring new knowledge

Don'ts

  • Make assumptions about legal name changes.
  • Expect this manual to be the substitute or a replacement for an attorney's knowledge and implementation of legal procedure.
  • Expect that the questions and answers embellish all aspects of a name change
  • Expect the forms contained here to be the only forms that you may need.
  • Rush through the materials or make assumptions (consult an attorney).
  • Expect that just anyone will have the answers to your questions. Read the manual and talk to your attorney.
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GOVERNMENT AGENCIES NOTIFICATIONS

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES NOTIFICATION

Social Security
https://www.ssa.gov/personal-record/change-name


IRS Name Change
https://www.irs.gov/faqs/irs-procedures/name-changes-social-security-number-matching-issues

 

 
Voter Registration

https://electioncountdown.us/Howtovote.html


Post Office

https://www.marriagenamechange.com/blog/usps-change-address-name/


Other Government Agencies

State Welfare, Child Support, Veteran’s Administration.


NAME CHANGE INFORMATION BY STATE - STATUTES/ CODES AND HELP GUIDES.


Alabama
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/al/
https://eforms.alacourt.gov/media/jtzbncuw/request-to-change-name.pdf


Help Info

https://www.alabamalegalhelp.org/resource/request-to-change-name-for-an-adult#:~:text=Probate%20Court%20has%20original%20jurisdiction,person%20filing%20the%20petition)%20resides.
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Alaska
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/az/

Help Info
https://courts.alaska.gov/shc/family/shcname.htm
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Arizona
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/ak/

Help Info
https://www.azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter/Forms/Name-Change

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Arkansas
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/ar/
Help Info
https://a.arlawhelp.org/name-change/name-change
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California
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/ca/

Help Info
https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/name-change
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Colorado
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/co/

Help Info
https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/taxonomy/term/454?resource_type=454
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Connecticut

State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/ct/

Help Info
https://uwc.211ct.org/name-changes-changing-your-name-connecticut
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D
elaware
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/de/

Help Info
https://courts.delaware.gov/help/changename/
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Florida
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/fl/

Help Info
https://www.flcourts.gov/content/download/685995/file_pdf/982a.pdf
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Georgia
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/ga/

Help Info
https://georgia.gov/apply-name-change
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Hawaii
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/hi/

Help Info
https://namechange.ehawaii.gov/public/welcome.html
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Idaho
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/id/

Help Info
https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/Forms/name
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Illinois
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/IL/


Help Info
https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/forms/approved-forms/forms-approved-forms-circuit-court/name-change
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Indiana
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/in

Help Info
https://indianalegalhelp.org/legal-topic/name-and-gender-marker-change
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Iowa
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/ia/
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/ico/chapter/674.pdf


Help Info
https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/representing-yourself/name-change#
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Kansas
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/ks/

Help Info
https://www.kansasjudicialcouncil.org/legal-forms/adult-name-change
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Kentucky
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/ky/

Help Info
https://www.kyjustice.org/topics/individual-rights/name-changes
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Louisiana
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/la/

Help Info
https://www.lsba.org/documents/ATJPublicResources/SRLAdultNameChange.pdf
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Maine
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/me/

Help Info
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/public-health-systems/data-research/vital-records/forms/pamphlets/Legal%20Name%20Change.doc

https://www.maineprobate.net/forms2019/Name%20Change%20Adult/CN-1%20Petition%20Name%20Change%20Adult.pdf
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Maryland
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/md/

Help Info
https://www.courts.state.md.us/legalhelp/family/namechange#
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Massachusetts
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/ma/

Help Info
https://www.mass.gov/name-changes
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Michigan
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/mi/

Help Info
https://www.courts.michigan.gov/SCAO-forms/name-change/
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Minnesota
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/mn/

Help Info
https://www.mncourts.gov/Help-Topics/Name-Change.aspx#
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Mississippi
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/ms/

Help Info
https://www.msatjc.org/family-and-children-law
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Missouri
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/mo/

Help Info
https://www.courts.mo.gov/hosted/probono/name_change.htm
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Montana
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/mt/

Help Info
https://courts.mt.gov/forms/NameChange
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Nebraska
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/NE/

Help Info
https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/self-help/name-change/adult-name-change
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Nevada
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/NV/

Help Info
https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov/self-help/name-changes/overview-of-name-changes?enter=1
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New Hampshire
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/NH/

Help Info
https://www.courts.nh.gov/self-help/name-changes
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New Jersey
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/NJ/

Help Info
https://www.njcourts.gov/self-help/name-change/name-change-adults
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New Mexico
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/NM/

Help Info
https://nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SRL_Name_Change.pdf

https://nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2023/11/Adult_Name_Change_Instructions.pdf

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New York
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/NY/

Help Info
https://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/namechange/basics.shtml
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North Carolina
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/NC/

Help Info
https://www.nccourts.gov/documents/forms/application-for-adult-name-change

https://guides.lib.unc.edu/legalnamegenderchange/namechange
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North Dakota
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/ND/

Help Info
https://www.ndcourts.gov/legal-self-help/name-change-adult
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Ohio
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/OH/

Help Info
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/forms/all-forms/change-of-name/14

https://cbsc.osu.edu/documents/name-and-gender-change-guide-adults-feb-2022-1-1-1.pdf

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Oklahoma
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/OK/

Help Info
https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/dps/docs/name-change.pdf

https://oklaw.org/resource/adult-name-change-forms
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Oregon
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/OR/

Help Info
https://w
ww.courts.oregon.gov/courts/lane/help/pages/namesexchange.aspx

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Pennsylvania
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/PA/

Help Info
https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/student-services/legal-services/legal-information-students/name-change
Philidelphia
https://www.courts.phila.gov/pdf/forms/civil/Name-Change-Petition-01-101A.pdf

https://www.patransequity.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Court-Documents-Packet_Pike.pdf
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Rhode Island
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/RI/

Help Info
https://www.glad.org/issues/id-documents-rhode-island/

https://docs.sos.ri.gov/documents/BusinessServices/PC8.1-change-of-name.pdf
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South Carolina
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/sc/

Help Info
https://sclegal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/How-to-Change-Your-Name-SCLegal-Brochure.pdf
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South Dakota
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/sd/

Help Info
https://ujslawhelp.sd.gov/NameChangeAdult.aspx
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Tennessee
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/TN/

Help Info
https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/3826/Name-Changes

https://chanceryclerkandmaster.nashville.gov/wp-content/uploads/Name-Change-Adult-Information-updated-2.11.20.pdf
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Texas
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/TX/

Help Info
https://guides.sll.texas.gov/name-changes#:~:text=Changing%20your%20name%20through%20a,reasons%20against%20the%20public%20interest.
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Utah
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/UT/

Help Info
https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help/case-categories/family/name-change.html
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Vermont
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/VT/

Help Info
https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/probate/name-changes
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Virginia
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/VA/

Help Info
https://selfhelp.vacourts.gov/node/42/change-name-forms
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Washington
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/WA/

Help Info
https://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/?fa=forms.static&staticID=13#:~:text=Name%20Changes%20are%20filed%20in,Name%20Change%20must%20be%20completed.
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West Virginia
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/WV/

Help Info
https://legalaidwv.org/legal-information/changing-your-name/
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Wisconsin
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/WI/

Help Info
https://www.wicourts.gov/services/public/selfhelp/namechange.htm
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Wyoming
State Info
https://lawchek.net/books/howdoichangemyname.com/statecodes/WA/

Help Info
https://equaljustice.wy.gov/legal-help/find-info-by-topic/family-law/name-change/adult-name-change/

https://www.uwyo.edu/studentatty/legal-information-by-topic/name-changes.pdf
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