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After a Name Change You can get a certified copy of your order at your local Clerks Office. You can request a new birth certificate to be issued with the new name as part of your final name change order. If so, you will need to contact the vital records department where you were born to find out their requirements.
After a Name Change You can get a certified copy of your order at your local Clerks Office. You can request a new birth certificate to be issued with the new name as part of your final name change order. If so, you will need to contact the vital records department where you were born to find out their requirements.
The police: If you have a criminal record the police will also need to be notified of your new name. Insurance providers, utility companies, local councils and the electoral roll should also be notified of any change.
A deed poll is a kind of legal document used to prove a change of name.
In California, adults can change their name without going to court. You can just start using your new name. But, sometimes its better to get your name changed by a court. Federal agencies and many government agencies, like DMV, will not accept your new name without a court order.
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How long does it take to legally change my name? Name change actions can take anywhere from a day, to six (6) months (sometimes even longer). The time it takes for name change actions to be ordered/decreed varies not only from state to state but from county to county and courthouse to courthouse as well.
Who You Need to Notify of a Name Change The passport office (see more details below) The DVLA (driving licence, vehicle registration) HM Revenue and Customs. Child Benefit. Local Authority (Council tax and electoral register) Land Registry. Student Loans. Your employer.
When you file your name change petition forms, youll have to pay the California state Filing fee. The cost to file name change forms in California is $435. However, a few courts charge more (up to $480) but no California Name Change Courts charge less than $435 to file a Petition for Change of Name.
How long does it take to legally change my name? Name change actions can take anywhere from a day, to six (6) months (sometimes even longer). The time it takes for name change actions to be ordered/decreed varies not only from state to state but from county to county and courthouse to courthouse as well.
A certified copy of the courts order to change your name can be requested from the court that issued the order. The Social Security office is one place that asks for official proof of a name change.

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