What are Name Change Forms?

Name Change Forms are legal documents used to officially change an individual's name. These forms are typically required to update personal identification documents, such as driver's licenses, passports, and social security cards, to reflect the new name.

What are the types of Name Change Forms?

There are several types of Name Change Forms, each serving a different purpose depending on the reason for the name change. Some common types of Name Change Forms include:

Petition for Name Change
Marriage Name Change Form
Divorce Name Change Form
Adoption Name Change Form

How to complete Name Change Forms

Completing Name Change Forms can seem daunting, but with the right guidance, it can be a straightforward process. Here are some tips to help you complete Name Change Forms:

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Gather all necessary supporting documents, such as proof of identity and the reason for the name change
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Fill out the Name Change Form accurately and completely
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Submit the Form to the appropriate government agency or court for approval
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Follow up on the status of your name change request to ensure it is processed in a timely manner

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Questions & answers

A copy of an official document reflecting your current legal name (such as a valid passport, state-ID card, birth certificate, etc.) The filing fee (typically $165), OR a completed fee waiver petition.
By state legislature, the filing fee for a legal name change is $401. This fee is applicable regardless of how minor or significant the name change is. Fingerprinting, if required, may be between $10 and $75. The criminal history background check is about $45.
The forms to change your name in California include: Petition for Change of Name (form NC-100) Name and Information about the Person Whose Name is to be Changed (form NC-110) Order to Show Cause—Change of Name (form NC-120) Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010) Decree Changing Name Form (form NC-130)
The Florida Change of Name Act is found under Title VI, Chapter 68.07. Under this act, the general way to change a name is to file a petition with the court. However, this law also allows for different name change processes depending on the reason for the name change and the age of the requestor.
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.
There is no cost to get a name change through the SSA. After you change your name with the SSA, you can then have your name changed on your driver license with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). This you must do in person — there's no online or mail-in option.