Can someone have their last name changed legally, and if so how?
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Both of the above answers are correct.\n\nThe process is fairly simple in most states. You go down to either the local county courthouse, or the county clerk's office. There will be a standard form to fill out, and you'll need to provide ID and probably a copy of your original birth certificate. The fees vary, but are usually under $100 and some states are as low as $25.\n\nSome states require you to speak to a judge who approves the change, but not all states do. Once your application is approved, you get an official notice of the change in a few weeks. After that, you need to update your drivers license, birth certificate, etc., all with the appropriate agencies.
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People change their names all the time - it is not at all unusual.\n\nYou may not do so in order to commit fraud or to evade an obligation - otherwise, the only restraints are the judge's willingness to grant your request.\n\nYou are probably best off with a lawyer who handles "family law." You can find one online by visiting the free lawyer-locater at   martindale.com, click on your city, click on "family law", and start calling lawyers. It is perfectly okay to ask the lawyer up front what her charge is and what the court fees would be.\n\nGood luck
1061401
So long as you are not doing so for a criminal purpose, you can use any name you want. The name you choose to use will not be recognized by any government agency unless you go to court and get a court order officially changing your name.\n\nIn other words, you cannot get a driver's license or ss card without supporting documentation.\n\nA name used that is not on your birth certificate, or your "legal" name, is called an alias.
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You don't say where you are. Name changes in the USA are made by application to, and order of, a court -- usually the county court of a state and often on a form provided by that court.\n\nIn England, name changes are by "deed poll": http://www.ukdps.co.uk/ -- a document signed as a deed and then filed. \n\nIn France and other civil law countries, a notary (a family and propery lawyer, not a "notary public" in US parlance) files an application to the court. Changes of name are discretionary with the court, and in some cases (Switzerland comes to mind) difficult and rare.\n\nThe "publicity" given to a name change depends on (1) the country involved and (2) who is watching matters coming before the court. Unless your jurisdiction's law requires you to advertise you don't have to. And you could always move temporarily to another state or country -- even to England -- and unless the change is fraudulent or with intent to deceive, it will probably be recognized everywhere.\n\nExcept if you have, or also have, the nationality of a civil-law country: they don't have to recognize a name change because the basis for naming in civil-law countries is (usually) nationality and not domicile (or perhaps residence) as in common-law countries.
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you cant!!!! only your firnds can change their onw name
1073034
Well I don't think you can legally change any of the data on a birth certificate.After all it's a sworn statement.You can call yourselves any name you wish legally by deed poll
267373
This isn't something you can do on the net.  In order to give him your last name, you must legally adopt him.  You will need to see an attorney.
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If your living in Great Britain then go to your local city hall or any half decent solicitor and tell them you want to change your name via 'deed poll'\nonce this is done you will get a new certificate that states you are this new person and that you will be registered as that person not the old one.\n\nIf you live elsewhere then I dont have a clue
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You need to get a lawyer, they will take all of your information, you will sign papers go before a judge and they will give you the paperwork that states the name change if it is approved. It will cost about $200 more or less.
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In almost every state, you can use any name for your son you want without going to court. The Social Security Administration will not accept the change, but they're about the only one.\n\nOtherwise, go to a probate or probate and family court, or whatever it's called in your state, and ask about a name-change petition. Since you don't say what state or city or town you're in, I could not tell you what an attorney's fee might be for it. Around here (central MA) it would be $250-$500, or a lot more if you went to the chrome and glass office suites.
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Depends upon local law.  If local law does not provide for a name change, you would have to proceed through the courts as any other name change.\n\nThe name change is never truly free anyway.  There are costs for driver's license, vehicle registrations, etc. that must be paid regardless of the reason for the name change.
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Go to the Court House and file a petition for name change.  They will do a criminal background check and other background checks.  Then a court justices will evaluate a name change.
1008269
You'll  probably be better off consulting with a lawyer.You will have to petition the court for termination of his rights,be required to post a public notice,usually in a newspaper, to announce your intention.A lawyer could very possibly make the transition faster and easier,especially in regards to your husband adopting her, and the subsequent name change.
298162
Go to options, then general prefrences and you should be able to change it on there.  It has a field where you can change your outgoing name.
921133
It depends on your culture and the law in your country. When my mother married, she had to change her name to my father's surname. This was a long time ago. A name is only a name and does not change the person .
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Contact your superior/circuit court in your county.  They are the general jurisdiction court in most county and will be able to direct you on the forms to complete to have your name changed.
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As far as I know,there is no way to change the name you start out with though you can start a new account. Not a big deal I guess, then just let everyone know of the change. Or you can upgrade to a paid service Good Luck