Name Change Legal Questions and Answers
Can I Change My Name in Nevada Without Hiring an Attorney?
Should I hire an attorney with regard to a name change?
09/15/2009 | Category: Name Change | State: Nevada | #18618I am currently living in Europe and would like to change my name.
I am currently living in Europe and won't be in the United States until at least December.. maybe. I would like to change my middle name. I have all the forms required for this process, but I wanted to know if it were possible to do this from abroad - by proxy somehow. My guess is that no, it's not likely, but I'm just seeing what my options are. Let me know, thanks.
09/03/2009 | Category: Name Change | State: New Jersey | #18427How Do I Change My Name on My Birth Certificate in Virginia?
My mother-in-law's last name was incorrectly annotated on her birth certificate when she was born. But she has been using her intended name all her life. Now she's having all kinds of problems. How can we change her birth certificate to reflect the name she's been using all her life?
09/01/2009 | Category: Name Change | State: Virginia | #18382Can I Change My First and Last Name When I Marry in Nevada?
Can I legally change my first name at the same time I change my last name when I get married? Except for legal documents, I have never used my legal first name. I would like to legally change my first name to the name I have used all of my life at the same time I change my last name when I get married. Can I do that?
08/23/2009 | Category: Name Change | State: Nevada | #18208Do I Need Father's Consent to Change Child's Name if Father is Named on the Birth Certificate?
I have a 6 month old son. His father and I were never married and he has never legitimized the child in a court. We do not live together. He is listed as the father on the birth certificate. I would like to change my son's last name to my maiden name. Can I do that without the father's permission?
08/21/2009 | Category: Name Change | State: Georgia | #18194Must both parents of 14-year old Idaho minor consent to name change?
At what age can a minor legally change their last name with only one parents consent? The minor is 14 and the mother is in jail and will not give consent for minor to change last name to father's who has sole custody of the minor.
08/13/2009 | Category: Name Change | State: Idaho | #18081Do I Need to Reside in the US to Change My Name?
I am an American citizen, living oversea for 12 years and intending to change legal name, last state of residence is Texas. My question is do I need to go back to US to change my name or can I do this through on line or mailing, and if I had to go back can apply through any state of point of entry?
08/03/2009 | Category: Name Change | State: Texas | #17924How Do I Change My Name in Missouri?
I need to have my birth certificate amended to the name I have been using since childhood. I have my social security card, driver's license, taxes and was married as Aungelita all have my name. When ordered birth certificate name is different. I have on all legal documents used first name Aungelita, my birth certificate says Angela. My situation is dfferent because I have no le...
07/28/2009 | Category: Name Change | State: Missouri | #17846How can I change my step son's name to my last name in Texas?
My son has his father's last name. I want to give him mine. His father and I are not and have never been married. What is the simplest legal way to do this?
07/18/2009 | Category: Name Change | State: Texas | #17635How Do I Get Records of My Name Change in New Jersey?
I had my name changed legally in the mid 90's. I lost all my important documents. I now need proof of my name change for a visa related issue. I was born in NYC but had the name changed in New Jersey while I was living there. How do I obtain a copy of my name change?
07/08/2009 | Category: Name Change | State: Florida | #17383