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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Affidavit of Attorney Name Change in our editor.
  2. Begin by filling in your current information. Enter your last name, first name, and middle name in the designated fields.
  3. Provide your complete address, including city, state, zip code, and contact number. Ensure all details are accurate for effective communication.
  4. Indicate the date of your petition for admission or date of admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
  5. Fill in your Attorney Registered BBO Number and previous name information if applicable.
  6. Answer why you changed your name and include any supporting documentation if necessary, such as a marriage certificate or divorce decree.
  7. Finally, sign and date the affidavit under penalties of perjury to validate your submission.

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The documents that an Individual requires for changing his/her name are as follows: A name change Affidavit on stamp paper. Two passport size photographs. A copy of the valid identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN or passport) Newspaper publication. Gazette notification. Publication receipt.
To change your name legally as an adult in Massachusetts, you need to go through a court name change proceeding. Names can also be changed as part of an adoption, divorce, or sometimes a parentage judgment. If you get married, Massachusetts law allows you to adopt any surname (last name).
Filing Fee with the local civil registrar: Ranges from ₱1,000 to ₱3,000 (approx.) depending on the locality. Publication Costs: If required, local publication/posting can be minimal. However, if a newspaper publication is needed, it can range from ₱1,500 to ₱3,000 or more, depending on the newspaper rates.
The court filing fee for Change of Name for Adult or Minor is $180. In addition to the court filing fee, there is a one-time fee of $22, plus a credit card processing fee (of total amount).
Court order 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.