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The cost for changing your name varies by state. In some states the fee is under $100, but other states may charge up to $500. Keep in mind that you may also have to pay a fee to a newspaper for publication in addition to the court filings. Check your state court website for filing fee details.
Name Change Filing Fees StateFiling Fee GA $200 - $215 HI $50 IA $180 ID $8847 more rows
To change your name if you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, you must submit a petition to your local Superior Court. When you request to change your name, you are required to publicize your petition and wait at least 30 days before a hearing.
How much does it cost to legally change my name in Georgia? The cost of a name change varies by county, but in general the costs are: Approximately $200-$250 to file with the court. Approximately $80 newspaper fee for publication.
The required waiting period for an adult name change in Georgia is 30 days from the date of filing in court. When the waiting period and publication period are over, you will have a final hearing with the Superior Court. You must complete and sign all required paperwork for your full hearing.
Until this law is changed, the consent of both parents is required in order to legally change a minor childs last name. As discussed above, however, the consent of the other parent may not be required if that parent has failed to contribute support to the child for a period of five continuous years.
Any person desiring to change the name of a minor may present a petition to the superior court of the county of the minors residence, stating the reasons why the change is requested.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CHANGE OF NAME Application Letter Addressed To the Chief Registrar. Deed of Change of Name duly stamped at the stamp duty office.