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SOYOUWANNA CHANGE YOUR NAME?
1. Examine your options2. Get a court order3. Change your records4. Pay someone else to do it
You might want to change your name for any number of reasons, including:You're getting married.You're getting divorced.Your parents named you "Eminem," and you're getting sick of the jokes."Pee Wee" was cute when you were 5; now it just sounds lame.You want to reclaim your original family name that was shortened decades ago by those jerks at Ellis Island.You're interested in a career in weather forecasting, and you want that edge (e.g., Dallas Rains, Stormy Plains).You want to avoid jail time. (Quick note: this won't work, but we'll explain why later).Regardless of your motive, you can thank the Romans for making name changes possible. Under Roman law, which in this instance oddly still applies to the United States, people are allowed to change their name whenever they want to… unless it is for a fraudulent purpose. That doesn't stop people from doing it anyway, in which case it is called an "alias."The process of changing your name does involve a lot of paperwork, but it's nothing you can't handle if you go in prepared. Remember: if thousands of women can do it daily when they tie the knot, so can you.1. EXAMINE YOUR OPTIONSNames can be changed in two ways:Pick a new name and consistently use it. This is called "common usage."Go through a more formal court process.Both are equally legitimate. However, you can't just change your name to anything you want. Here are the main limiations:You can not change your name if you have "fraudulent intent," meaning that you're trying to avoid bankruptcy by becoming someone else.You can not change your name in the hope of messing with a trademarked name. For instance, you can't rename yourself Merrill Lynch and open a stock brokerage house. This also applies to giving yourself the name of a famous person. You can't legally change your name to Meryl Streep and then try to make money off of your new name.You can not use numbers in your name, like 911, in order to intentionally confuse people. You also can not use symbols (ampersands, percent signs, whatever). However, you can add Roman numerals to the end of your name if you want a pretentious one like Winthrop Winterbottom IIIVVXXI. (It is unclear whether the artist formerly known as Prince is aware that his symbol is far from legitimate.)Naughty or violent words are not allowed by the courts, nor is anything with a racial slur. Yes, there are porn stars who give themselves rather questionable names, but these are often stage names and are treated as nicknames.If you're a minor, you need to have a court decision. This often occurs when parents get divorced and a child wants to join his/her mother in using her maiden name.Should you go with common usage or a court proceeding?There are positives and negatives to both. Common usage is incredibly easy to implement: just start using it. So if someone writes a check to "Mike" instead of "Michael," it's not a problem. However, if you are going to dramatically change your name (such as, you are going to completely change your first name), common usage will give you headaches. Will Citibank really want to put a new name on your credit card account without having proof that you are indeed the same person? What about your medical insurance? What about Aunt Tilda's will? Having some sort of proof really helps.A court proceeding leaves you with a public record of the change and an indisputable right to your new name. So no matter what Citibank, insurance company, or dead Aunt Tilda say, your new name will be completely legitimate. That's what we'll help you accomplish.But before you go any further, we ask you to really think this through. Changing a child's last name to match yours does not mean that you have adopted him. Changing your name will not expunge or excuse mistakes in your past. Changing your last name to match your boyfriend's does not mean that you are legally married.
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2. GET A COURT ORDERThe three most common reasons for changing your name are: 1) a general "cuz I wanna" (a reason we call "desire"), 2) you're getting married, or 3) you're getting divorced. Changing your name in the events of marriage and divorce are incredibly easy; desire is much more complicated.DesireIf you want to get your name changed for no other reason than because you want to, then getting a court order involves following these steps in detail:Figure out what your state requires for paperwork. This can be determined by contacting a local lawyer, calling the court, or looking up the state statutes in a law library. Which court oversees this process depends on the state; it could be civil, probate or superior court. Usually it is done at the local level. A good place to start is with your county court.Once you know where to go, ask about the necessary filing forms. They typically include:A petition for change of name.An order granting change of name.A legal backer form.A notice of petition to the public, meaning an advertisement in a local newspaper.An affidavit of consent by a parent/wife/husband, if applicable.An affidavit of service of notification to authorities, necessary if you are an alien, ex-convict or attorney. The petition makes sure you meet the requirements, and you'll hand over your address and a copy of your birth certificate. The remainder of the papers are similar, but ascertain that others are aware of your change. The order granting change of name, for example, specifies in which newspaper you must publish your intent to change your name.When filling out these forms, make sure your answers are legible and do not misspell anything, especially your new name.Some of the papers will need to be notarized, a process that is typically done for free by a public notary.File the papers by handing them into the clerk of court or whichever person is designated in the court system to process the papers.Double check your documents before you hand them in for mistakes and make a photocopy for your records.You usually have to pay a nominal filing fee and your papers will get a docket number.Once your case is reviewed by a judge, it either will be approved outright or a court hearing will be requested. A hearing may be typical for your state or could happen because you're suspect. When you start the legal proceeding ask whether a hearing is routine or not. During a hearing, the judge will ask you questions regarding the truth of your case and to determine whether you are changing your name for the right reasons.After your petition is signed, you'll have to return to the court to get it, unless you can persuade the clerk to mail you the documents.Then you have to take out an advertisement in the newspaper specified. And lawyers, ex-cons and aliens must notify the Immigration and Naturalization Services, the state bar or the Criminal Justice System, depending on which one applies.Once the newspaper has run the ad and the authorities have taken note of your new identity, they will send you an affidavit which you must return to the court clerk.Finally, the court will issue you an Order Granting Change of Name which is your new ID. Sometimes this comes with a nominal fee.In general, the court proceedings for an adult are relatively simple because once the requirements are satisfied, the court is likely to approve the change. If you encounter resistance, it helps your case if you are changing your name to make it easier for others to use and understand, if you are escaping an abusive relationship and don't want to be found, or if you want to be known by your stage name.For a minor's name change, there are a couple extra facts to take note of:An adult will have to submit the petition with a reason for the change and typically a parent or a guardian will have to give his/her consent.The reason for the change should be significant, such as adoption or bringing a stepchild into a family.Both parents/guardians will be notified of the petition, which means an objecting parent has time to come forward.As a result, there could be controversy over whether the child's name should be changed, and a hearing in front of a judge is more likely. Ultimately, the judge will decide what is in the best interest for the child.Remember that changing a name is not the same as a legal adoption or the removal of parental responsibilities. If your son lives with your ex-wife and changes his last name to that of his step-father's, you are still required to pay child support.If you are lucky enough (or unfortunate enough) to be getting married or divorced, you have at least one thing in your favor: name changes can be an automatic part of the process. You still have to change your passport, social security, and other documentation, but you don't have to deal with the legal proceedings described above.MarriageWhen a couple gets married, they also get a marriage license. On that marriage license is a line for your new name. Write it in, and you're done! And this goes for men too; some couples hyphenate their surnames together, in which case the man must be prepared to rearrange his records, too. On occasion, the couple chooses an entirely new last name to both of them. Sometimes, the man will take his beloved's surname. Most often, however, women take their husbands' surnames, so we'll work under that assumption.Women should take precautions against losing their credit rating because of a new name. This can be done by notifying credit bureaus of the name change and requesting that credit built during years of being single is included under the new name.DivorceReturning to a maiden name (or any other name) is included in the divorce proceeding, if requested. However, it is not required that people change their names after divorce and a woman who changed her name for her husband's surname can continue to use it if she wants to.OtherWhile much less frequent, there are other opportunities for an automatic name change, including becoming an American citizen and adoption.Legal aliens can change their names in federal court when they become United States citizens. However, if you are an illegal resident, going to court to get your name changed could alert authorities to your trespassing status and ensure your ejection from the country.Adoption proceedings also provide an opportunity to change a child's name and, in some cases, his/her original birth certificate.3. CHANGE YOUR RECORDSOnce your name is changed, you can't forget to tell certain people about it or you may be cornered by angry bill collectors eager to break your knee caps.Good ones to start with are the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Social Security Administration, because once your new driver's license and social security card are in hand, changing the rest of your records will be easy. You should also send a copy of your court order to the Bureau of Records or Vital Statistics in the state you were born to either amend your birth certificate or get a new one.Then move on to:credit card agenciesInternal Revenue Serviceutility companiesyour employerthe post officeyour motherpassportbankstocks/bonds/mutual fundsretirement plansreal estateprofessional associationsthe Registrar of Voterscar registrationhouse, car and life insuranceyour willother people's willsyour doctoryour lawyerpowers of attorneytrustscontractsfrequent flyer programswelfare officeveteran's administrationacademic institutions (although those still paying back school loans may be tempted not to bother)Some of these places (such as the Social Security Administration) will insist on seeing documentation. Others will not. Some will just need a phone call, while others will need to see you in person or get it in writing. Documentation helps with your transition between names, so the more documentation you get, the easier the subsequent changes will be.When sending a letter, be sure to state clearly your new and old name and explain that you want them interchanged. Enclose a copy of your court order to prove you're for real.Also, do not immediately throw away your old identification. It may be necessary to prove who you once were. Some IDs, like your passport, may carry an A.K.A. ("also known as"), so you're not completely free of your original name.4. PAY SOMEONE ELSE TO DO ITSo you now know how easy it is to change your name on your own. But for those of you that are lazy, nervous, rich, or some combination thereof, there are plenty of ways to get other people to help you out in your quest to change your name:One reputable way is to use a lawyer you know and respect. Well, perhaps that's asking too much. At the least, a lawyer who won't take advantage of you. With a lawyer on your side, you know that you won't accidentally declare yourself as dead.If a lawyer is too expensive, try asking a paralegal. They can get the job done in certain states and are bound to be cheaper.There also are places on the web that will change your name for you. Caution: There is no Better Business Bureau to contact if they use your credit card information and personal details to assume your identity! Make sure you feel comfortable with their operation and ask lots of questions.Some of these web sites include:NameThatBride.com is geared toward brides who have an easier time changing their name because their marriage license is documentation. But it also has links to all the forms and procedures in one place, such as the U.S. Passport Agency and Social Security.www.namechangelaw.com which charges $24.95 for a "generic" name change kit, although some are specific to a handful of states.www.uslegalforms.com is cheaper at $20 for a "multi-state" kit but the price fluctuates according to certain states. For example, Alabama costs $15 but Alaska is $35.www.namechange123.com requires $49.99 for up to seven documents changed and an additional $7 for each additional change.www.kitbiz.com shows a bride frolicking in the ocean with her new husband and the slogan "Until now the name change process was frustrating and time consuming. Don't you have better things to do with your time! Like being with your new husband!" It costs $24.95 for the Official New Bride Name Change Kit plus shipping. Kits not designed for brides cost $69.95 for a do-it-yourself and $149.95 for a prepared completed kit. And now you are all prepared to establish your new identity! Good luck.
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