Pennsylvania name change 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Pennsylvania name change document in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in your current name at the top of the form, followed by your desired new name. Ensure that both names are clearly legible.
  3. In the section labeled 'County of', enter the county where you reside. This is important for jurisdiction purposes.
  4. Complete the 'Proof of Publication' section by providing details about the newspaper where your name change notice was published, including its name and circulation area.
  5. Indicate the date when the publication occurred, ensuring it aligns with the requirement of being published thirty days prior to your hearing.
  6. Sign and date the form at the designated areas. If required, have a notary public witness your signature to validate your application.

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The Philadelphia Name Change Project provides free pro bono legal name change services to low-income transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people through partnerships with Philadelphia law firms, universities, and corporate law departments.
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.
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.
You can legally change your name and still use your maiden name at work or with friends. Youre not boxed in. Its about what feels right for you in the moment.
Name change actions can take anywhere from a day to six (6) months (sometimes even longer). The time it takes for such action to be ordered/decreed varies not only from county to county, but sometimes from courthouse to courthouse as well.

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