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However, if someone has contested the name change, or if the judge has any questions about your Petition, he/she may schedule a hearing. All of these steps are discussed further below. The total process will take approximately 2 to 4 months from the date of filing the petition to have the final decree signed.
If your child was born in Maryland, is under 12 months old, and both parents agree, the Maryland Department of Health can change their name. A childs name can also be changed during an adoption. Outside of these situations, you will need a court order changing the minors name.
Page 1 Before you start make sure you have all the correct documents in place, be it your marriage certificate, deed poll or decree absolute and other documents. Government. Driving licence. Car registration. Electricity provider. Home phone account. Bank accounts. Home / contents insurance. Loyalty (WH Smith, Nectar) Doctor.
The cost for changing your name varies by state. In some states the fee is under $100, but other states may charge up to $500. Keep in mind that you may also have to pay a fee to a newspaper for publication in addition to the court filings. Check your state court website for filing fee details.
You will need to pay a filing fee at the time of submitting the forms. (This varies from around $70 to $200. For reference, the fee in St. Marys County is $135.)
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Name change actions can take anywhere from a day to six (6) months (sometimes even longer).
However, if the father is absent or unresponsive, you can petition the court for the name change without his consent. The court will consider whether the name change is in the best interest of the child and may grant the request even without the fathers consent.

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