Virginia name change 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Virginia Name Change application in our editor.
  2. Begin by entering your birth name in the designated fields: First, Middle, Last, and Suffix. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for your application.
  3. Fill in your current residence address, including street address, city, state, zip code, and country. If your mailing address differs from your residence address, provide that information in the next section.
  4. Input your date and place of birth in the specified fields. This information helps verify your identity.
  5. Complete the parental information section by providing both parents' full names as requested.
  6. Answer the questions regarding felony convictions and incarceration status by checking 'Yes' or 'No' and providing additional details if necessary.
  7. If you have previously changed your name, indicate it here and attach any required documentation.
  8. Finally, certify under oath that your name change is not for fraudulent purposes and submit the form for processing.

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You must obtain a court order recognizing your new name to legally change your name in Virginia. The first step toward receiving the court order is to file an Application for Change of Name with the circuit court of the county or city in which you live.
To change your name on your DMV record, credentials and documents, Start online or complete a Drivers License and Identification Card Application requesting a name change.
How Long Will a Name Change Take? StateTime to Complete TX 2-8 weeks UT 2-8 weeks VA 2-8 weeks VT 2-4 weeks47 more rows
Use certified copies of marriage and divorce certificates or name change orders as proof to notify these federal and state agencies that you changed your name. Social Security card. Drivers license or state ID card. Tax returns. U.S. passport. Naturalization certificate and certificate of citizenship. Veterans benefits.
Common reasons to legally change your name include marriage or divorce, gender identity change, adoption, and personal preference.

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In order to initiate a name change, a notarized application prepared in ance with the Code of Virginia and Rules of the Virginia Supreme Court must be filed. The petitioner must also provide an order for consideration by the judge.
Name Change Filing Fees StateFiling Fee TN $160 TX $200 - $350 UT $150 - $375 VA $35 - $5047 more rows

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