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If you are UNDER 18, then NO, you can NOT change any part of your name legally (unless you are emancipated), and will have to wait until your 18th birthday, to change it without parental consent.
Resolving Naming Disputes Parents have the right to name their child, but they might disagree about the childs first and last name. If you cant decide, it may be up to the court to enter the childs legal name. Instead of letting the court decide, you should work together to come to a compromise.
You have the autonomy to make this decision independently. Court Approval: Despite the lack of need for parental consent, you still must file a petition with the court and obtain approval for the name change.
No. You will have to wait until you are 18 years old to change your name on your own. As a minor, you are not allowed to make such a decision for yourself without your parents consent.
The process does require parental consent. A parent, guardian, or adult relative or friend must file the petition with the court, and the court will usually require that any parent that does not sign the petition be notified of the filing of the petition and the hearing date.
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Changing a childs last name involves legal processes that vary by state and locality, so its important to check specific requirements for your area. Both parents usually need to agree on the name change, and if they cant, a court may decide based on the childs best interests.
Both parents usually have equal rights to name or change their childs name, but if they disagree, state laws and courts may decide.

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