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Legal Name Change |
Complete your legal name change forms online quickly. You can change your first, middle and/or last name in a name change proceeding. You can also change the name of your minor child.
TotalLegal makes it easy to legally change your name without a lawyer. Just answer a few simple questions, then receive all the required forms and step-by-step instructions to file and complete a name change yourself. |
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How to change your legal name You must go through the courts to legally change your name or a child's name. With marriage or divorce it is straightforward for a name change to be included with either the marriage certificate or the divorce decree. Outside of marriage or divorce you will need to complete a name change with your county court system by doing the following:
Your state may require additional steps such as publishing a notice in a local newspapers about your change of name or possibly getting fingerprinted. With TotalLegal you receive all of the state forms you need to complete your name change along with detailed filing instructions. Common reasons for changing your legal name
Fraud and Name Changes. The court will not grant a name change that is requested for a fraudulent or illegal purpose such as evading criminal prosecution or a civil lawsuit, avoiding creditors, or identity theft.
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