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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering your full name as it appears on your birth certificate in the designated field for the Petitioner.
  3. Fill in your current county of residence in North Carolina where indicated.
  4. In the section labeled 'From:', specify your current name that you wish to change.
  5. In the 'To:' section, enter the new name you are requesting.
  6. Complete the date field at the bottom of the form, ensuring accuracy for legal purposes.
  7. Finally, provide your full address including street, city, state, and zip code before submitting your form.

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The origin of towns name came from residents debating a title for their community. A man finally remarked: Why not name the town Why Not and lets go home? The Why Not Academy and Business Institute, a combination public and private school, was located in the community from 1893 to 1916.
The following documents are required to obtain a name change for an adult: Notice of Intent to Change Name (must be posted in courthouse 10 days before filing the Petition) Certified Petition for Legal Name Change. Affidavit of Character from two people who live in the same county as you. Birth Certificate. Fingerprints.
For most purposes a deed poll will be accepted to change documents, but there are some important exceptions. Birth and marriage certificates cannot be changed. However, your deed poll together with your birth certificate will be sufficient for the passport office to issue you with a passport in the new name.
The filing fee for the Petition is $120.00 (cash, money order, or certified check). *These documents can be prepared through the NC Courts Guide and File system. When the Clerk issues the name change, obtain 5 certified copies of the court-ordered name change. The cost varies by county.
If approved, the judge will issue a court order granting your name change. This document is crucial for updating other legal and official records. Processing times for receiving the court order and a certified copy typically range from 2-3 weeks after filing the Petition.

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