Name Change Legal Questions and Answers
Do I have the rights in Nassau County, New York to have her name changed to my last name?
I had a child with a woman that I was never married to or even had a relationship with. When the child was born, I wanted to take the DNA test to make sure that it was mine before I signed the birth certificate. My name is currently on the birth certificate. A friend informed me that I had the right to change my daughter's last name to mine. I have been paying child support ...
01/05/2009 | Category: Name Change | State: New York | #14924How do I change my son's last name to mine since his mother was married when he was born?
I need to change the name of five year old boy to take my last name. The boy was born while the mother was still married to ex-husband and therefore carries his last name. I am the biological father. The boy and mother now live with me.
12/16/2008 | Category: Name Change | State: New Jersey | #14816What is the process to change your name?
Can a person change their name on their own, and just start using it or do they have to do this by the courts?
11/04/2007 | Category: Name Change | State: Massachusetts | #11579Where do I need to go to change my last name and how much does it cost?
Where do I need to go to change my last name and how much does it cost?
11/01/2007 | Category: Name Change | State: Florida | #11391Can a bill collector legally change your name on your credit report?
If I change my name can the collector change it in the system or do they have to make my new name an AKA or NKA since the debt was incurred under another name?
10/05/2007 | Category: Name Change | State: Ohio | #9708How do I get my son's name spelled right on his birth certificate?
How do I get my son's name spelled right on his birth certificate?
09/25/2007 | Category: Name Change | State: Georgia | #9028Is there a time limit for me to change my name once married?
I reside in California. My fiancee and I are going to be married in the next few months in a civil ceremony, and then have a big wedding in about a year and a half. I do not want to change my name until we have the big wedding. Is there a time limit on name changes, due to marriage, in the State of California?
09/24/2007 | Category: Name Change | State: California | #9002What is defined as one's legal name?
What is defined as one's legal name? This is in regards to the Federal I.D. Act of 2005, renewing driver's license. The individual has been called by her middle name since birth while most legal documents are signed using her middle name, maiden family name and husband's family name. I was told by social security office that only the first name on a birth certificate is cons...
09/19/2007 | Category: Name Change | State: Alabama | #8876How do I get my birth certificate to match my social security card to renew my driver's license?
My Social Security card has Jr. after my name and also my drivers license has it, however my Birth Certificate does not. The dmv. wont renew my license and wont tell me how to rectify it. What should I do?
09/18/2007 | Category: Name Change | State: New Jersey | #8843I took my husband's name upon marriage, it is not hyphenated. I actually have 2 last names i.e. name name, without a hyphenta...
I took my husband's name upon marriage, it is not hyphenated. I actually have 2 last names i.e. name name, without a hyphentaion. I wanted to use my maiden name for business & to sign a copyright contract. Can I do that? Or do I have to use my new married name? I wanted to work in business and be known on these contracts with my maiden name. Or do I have to change my name back ...
09/07/2007 | Category: Name Change | State: New York | #8525