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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Virginia Change Name document in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering your current full name in the designated field. This is essential for identifying your existing legal name.
  3. Next, provide your date of birth and place of birth. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for legal verification.
  4. Fill in the names of your parents, including their maiden names if applicable. This section helps establish familial connections.
  5. Indicate whether you or any child(ren)/ward(s) have felony convictions or are currently incarcerated. This is a required disclosure for the court.
  6. In the final sections, specify the new name(s) you wish to adopt. Clearly list each name change from old to new.
  7. Review all entered information for accuracy before submitting. Once satisfied, proceed to sign the document electronically.

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In most cases, you must file a petition with your local court to change your name. To do so, you may need to file paperwork and appear before a judge to complete the process. Find your local government website and contact your circuit court to get information about how you can legally change your name.
The filing fee for a name change is $44.00. Payments may be made by cash; check or money order made payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court; or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover). An additional 4% percent convenience fee applies to all credit card payments. The processing time is approximately six weeks.
Name Change Filing Fees StateFiling Fee TN $160 TX $200 - $350 UT $150 - $375 VA $35 - $5047 more rows
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.
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

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