How Do I Find a Copy of My Name Change Order in New York?
Full Question:
I was born in New York City as Joanne Emily Handelsman in 1959. When I was approximately 17, I changed my name legally to Jo Emily Handelsman (in Nassau County, I think). I have used that name on my driver's license and passport and all other documents since then. When my mother died, I found that she did not leave me the documents for the name change. I recently moved from Wisconsin to Connecticut and changed jobs and I need a birth certificate and documentation of the name change for employment. I am unable to get the birth certificate from NYC because my name and address on my credit card do not match my birth name or the records that NYC has for me. Is there a way of finding the name change document? Is it possible to do the name change again?
02/16/2010 |
Category: Name Change |
State: Connecticut |
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Answer:
In New York, a person may change their name by filing an action in the County Court or the Supreme Court of the county in which they reside, or, if they reside in New York City, either with the Supreme Court or to any branch of the Civil Court of the City of New York, with appropriate forms. The order of name change should be on file at the court where the name change petition was filed. I suggest contacting the clerk of courts to inquire about obtaining a copy of the name change order.
Please see the information at the following links:
http://www.courts.state.ny.us/courts/10jd/nassau/supreme.shtml
http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/website/AG/Courts/courts.html
