brandisthelaw
New Member
I had no idea it would be so complicated to change my name after marriage.
My current name is: First Middle Maiden
I want to change my name to: Middle Maiden Married
Social Security Administration referred me to the Courthouse Special Proceedings Division in Wake County, NC to complete a Legal Name Change. What I understand is that my Birth Certificate will have to be amended to my new name. I think it's odd to have my married name on my birth certificate. Something was mentioned about my married name being listed in parenthesis. I don't quite understand it all or understand what other options I may have.
Is amending my birth certificate the only option I have to use my new name legally?
My current name is: First Middle Maiden
I want to change my name to: Middle Maiden Married
Social Security Administration referred me to the Courthouse Special Proceedings Division in Wake County, NC to complete a Legal Name Change. What I understand is that my Birth Certificate will have to be amended to my new name. I think it's odd to have my married name on my birth certificate. Something was mentioned about my married name being listed in parenthesis. I don't quite understand it all or understand what other options I may have.
Is amending my birth certificate the only option I have to use my new name legally?