How to File a Legal Name Change
Posted by TheLaw Staff on 22 June, 2009
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This item was filed under [ Adoptions, Civil Rights, Divorce Law, Family Law and Divorce, Governmental Law, Social Security ]
The most common times that a person may desire to change a last name or “surname” occurs when they get married, divorced, or when a child is adopted. Other circumstances occur when a person does not like the name they were given at birth and desires to make a change. This article will provide information about the procedures and restrictions required in order to change your name.

