how do i legally change my name in north carolina?
391554
['File an application with the clerk of the court;', "Submit a sworn statement that you're a bona fide resident of the county where the court sits;", 'File a proof of your good character, offered by two citizens of the county who know you;']
809476
['Fill out an application form;', 'Verify the petition by filing an affidavit;', 'Tell the court why you want to change your name;', 'Give details of any money judgments against you;', 'Inform the court of any lawsuits pending against you;']
536280
['Step 1 – Request for Name Change. ... ', 'Step 2 – Publication Notice. ... ', 'Step 3 – Order for Name Change. ... ', 'Step 4 – Prepare Filing Fee. ... ', 'Step 5 – Make Copies. ... ', 'Step 6 – File your Forms. ... ', 'Step 7 – Schedule Hearing. ... ', 'Step 8 – Publish Notice.']
464350
['To familiarize yourself with the process of reclaiming your previous name, review general information on legal name changes.', 'Find or obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate. ... ', 'Download or pick up a petition form from the court, and complete it with all required personal information.']
352401
['One document (with full name) proving identity and date of birth.', 'One document (with full name and full Social Security number) confirming Social Security number.', 'Two documents (with current physical address) proving North Carolina residency.']
102905
['Complete a Driver License or Identification Card Application. ... ', 'Provide an original or certified copy of your legal name change document, such as a: ... ', 'Give your thumbprint.', 'Have your photo taken.']
213196
["Identify the necessary forms. Call the county courthouse for the county you live in, or look on your state's website to learn which court handles name changes. ... ", 'Complete the forms. ... ', 'Undergo the necessary background checks. ... ', 'Publish the notification. ... ', 'Attend the hearing. ... ', 'Update the birth certificate.']
1161161
['Contact your county clerk by phone or visit their official website address. ... ', 'Submit to a criminal history check, and go to court with your name change petition. ... ', "Change your name on important documents, such as your driver's license, social security card, credit and bank accounts and leasing agreements."]
1030849
['Step 1 – Petition for Change of Name. ... ', 'Step 2 – Attachment to Petition for Change of Name. ... ', 'Step 3 – Order to Show Cause for Change of Name. ... ', 'Step 4 – Civil Case Cover Sheet. ... ', 'Step 5 – Check for Local Forms. ... ', 'Step 6 – Review Filings. ... ', 'Step 7 – File Forms with the Superior Court.']
282664
['Step 1 – Fill out Change of Name Petition. ... ', 'Step 2 – Fill out Release Request Form. ... ', 'Step 3 – Gather Documents. ... ', 'Step 4 – File Name Change Petition at the Probate and Family Court. ... ', 'Step 5 – Pay the Filing Fee. ... ', 'Step 6 – Publish Notice of Name Change. ... ', 'Step 7 – Pay Publication Fee.']
497126
['Step 1 – Complete Name Change Petition. ... ', 'Step 2 – Have the Petition Notarized. ... ', 'Step 3 – File Petition. ... ', 'Step 4 – Background Check. ... ', 'Step 5 – Publish Notice (If Applicable) ... ', 'Step 6 – Attend Hearing.']
579513
To change the name of a minor who is less than sixteen (16) years of age in North Carolina, one or both of the child's parents must submit a petition to their county court. If only one parent signs the petition, they will need to obtain written consent from the other biological parent and file it with their petition.
72954
['File a Petition to Change Name of Adult. First, you will need to file a Petition to Change Name of Adult with the Superior Court Family Court Division in the county where you live. ... ', 'Publish Notice of Your Request for Name Change. ... ', 'Request and Attend Your Name Change Hearing. ... ', 'Notify Government Agencies.']
72662
["Fill out Virginia's “Application for Name Change” (available here).", 'Notarize your application.', 'Gathering relevant documentation supporting your name change, including your birth certificate, marriage certificate, and divorce certificate,']
643389
['Step 1 – Fill-in the Petition for Name Change. ... ', 'Step 2 – File Your Petition with the District Court. ... ', 'Step 3 – Pay the Filing Fee. ... ', 'Step 4 – Fill-in the Legal Notice of Name Change. ... ', 'Step 5 – Publish Notice of Name Change.']
115011
['Obtain a Copy of Your Fingerprints and a Background Check. ... ', 'Complete the Form Original Petition for Change of Name of an Adult. ... ', 'Complete the Form Order Granting Change of Name of an Adult. ... ', 'File the Petition. ... ', 'Attend the Court Hearing. ... ', 'File the Order.']
21721
['Obtain a copy of your fingerprints and a background check. ... ', 'Complete the form Original Petition for Change of Name of an Adult. ... ', 'Complete the form Order Granting Change of Name of an Adult. ... ', 'File the petition. ... ', 'Attend the court hearing. ... ', 'File the order.']