How long it takes for legal name change?
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It can be done immediately by common law. There is a common law procedure for changing your name. In order to utilize this process you should notify all agencies and institutions in writing that your name is changed. This includes Social Security, university registration, driver's license and car registration, bank accounts, credit cards, leases, employment records, etc. You may have to pay a fee for some of these changes. You also may run into a hassle with some places who won't process the change without court papers, even though you are not legally required to go through that process. If this happens, you may appeal the decision of the administrative agent within that agency, or you may change your name in court.\n\nChanging one's name in court through ASUO Legal Services is a simple process which takes approximately six weeks. This may take longer and depends on the office workload, schedule, and the attorney's schedule. One may use almost any name one wishes; however, many people desire to take a new legal name.\n\nhttp://www.uoregon.edu/~legal/namechanges.html\n\ns
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My daughter changed her name in NY about 3 years ago and it cost us around $300.  We just called the local court house and they supplied us with the paperwork and the expected filing expenses.  It was rather quick and painless, after filing the paperwork you just have to publish the name change in your local paper.
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Go to the county where you got your name changed and go to that court house. It should be on record there.
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mine took 8 weeks but you can push it with the help of both parties, talk plenty to your solicitor and set a date with the other party and both agree this with your solicitors. congrats and good luck xx
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http://courts.michigan.gov/scao/courtforms/namechange/pc51.pdf
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you have to change in it your preferences. there you can change your first & last name to something else.
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The average time for applying for Naturalization (N-400) may take 6 months to 2 years, depending mainly on where you have filed your application.
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Change your number, address and name.
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In South Africa we write 5 names down for the company, you go to the Attorneys and complete a form. They send it to the deeds offices and Registerer you company name.\n\nIf the first name you choose is taken they then do down the line.\nit takes about 12 working days
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Go ahead and just start using a middle name.  Try it on for a while and make sure you like it.\n\nThen call your local courthouse and ask how to legally change your name.  It's probably just a matter of filing some papers at the courthouse.
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Try the source listed below.  In Connecticut you can change your name anytime.....for $50.00 (but it has to be published in local papers that you are petitioning)\n\nGood luck!
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In many states it is as simple as using a new name in place of the old one. This can be problematic when traveling since 9/11 though. \nI reccomend one of two things: search online for you states and local laws on the matter or visit your county courthouse and someone there will be able to point out the forms and fees required to go about changing it that way.
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United States\nState laws regulate name changes in the United States.\n\nUsually a person can adopt any name desired for any reason. There are differences in specific requirements among U.S. states, but usually a court order is needed to change names (which would be applied for in a state court). It is necessary to plead that the name change is not for a fraudulent or other illegal purpose (such as evading a lien or debt, or for defaming someone.)\n\nThe applicant may be required to give a somewhat reasonable explanation for wanting to change his/her name. A fee is generally payable, and the applicant may be required to post legal notices in newspapers to announce the name change. Generally the judge has judicial discretion to grant or deny a change of name, especially if the name change is for "frivolous" or "immoral" purposes, such as changing one's name to "God," "Penis," or "Copyright."\n\nIn 2004, a Missouri man did succeed in changing his name to "They." [1] The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a name change to "1069" could be denied, but that "Ten Sixty-Nine" was acceptable (Application of Dengler, 1979), and the North Dakota Supreme Court denied the same request several years before (Petition of Dengler, 1976). [2][3]\n\nIn nearly all states one cannot choose the name of a notable person with the intent to mislead, a name that is intentionally confusing, a racial slur, fighting words (threats and obscenities,) or a name that incites violence.\n\nUnder the federal immigration and nationality law, when aliens apply for naturalization, they have the option of asking for their names to be changed upon the grant of citizenship with no additional fees. This allows them the opportunity to adopt a more Americanized name. In the 2005 version of Form N-400--Application for Naturalization--Part 1 (D) asks whether the person applying for naturalization would like to legally change his or her name. During the naturalization interview, a petition for name change is prepared to be forwarded to a federal court. The applicant certifies that he or she is not seeking a change of name for any unlawful purpose such as the avoidance of debt or evasion of law enforcement. Such a name change becomes final once a federal court naturalizes an applicant.\n\nIn some states, individuals are often allowed to return to the use of any prior surname (e.g., maiden name upon divorce.) Some states, such as New York, also allow married couples to adopt any new surname upon marriage, which may be a hyphenated form of the bride's and groom's names, a combination of parts of their family names, or any new family name they can agree upon adopting as the married name.\n\nIn order to maintain one's identity, it is desirable to obtain a formal order so there is continuity of personal records.\n\nThe "open and notorious" use of a name is often sufficient to allow one to use an assumed name. In some jurisdictions, individuals may register the use of a trade name that is distinct from their legal name and is registered with the county clerk, secretary of state, or other similar government authority. Individuals who wish to publish materials and do not have the publication associated with them, may publish under a pseudonym; such a right is protected under the First Amendment.\n\nHope that helped a little
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Move and if you have to change you name. by a disposable cell phone for the first year or use a digital phone connected to your computer like vonage.  Vonage works great BTW and they can't look you up through normal means. give your new number only to people, very few that you know you can really trust.  Have your name changed in a different county like up near the Canadian border.  Trade in you car and buy a new one of comparable value, for new plates in new county that name change occurs.  Rent under new name to establish credit for about 6 months moved to permanent place of residence apply for new social security card with new identity, chose a first name similar to yours so you can remember it an look up when someone calls it, train yourself not to flinch at your old name. color your hair for a year eventually get a passport, same for your son.  I do this for a living and you have to take identity change seriously, a screw up or two and you will be found.  You can always keep tabs on your ex through the Internet anonymously.
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It does not delay the citizenship application.  When the judge swears you in as a citizen, you have the opportunity to change your name.  I believe this is done mainly because some names acquired from the original countries may be difficult to either pronounce or write or both, there by providing you the opportunity to change your original name.  Your new name will be in your naturalization paper.
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You have to settle this in a court room to legally change your name... go to these websites they might help you with some more information.
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you have to petition the court and do all kinds of paper work. you also have to puit it in the newspaper and let ask if anyone wants to object it can go to court on this day and give their say why he/she should not change their name.it is a three month process. good luck!!!