I want to change my name, what's the process to do that? I live in Alabama.?
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http://www.namechangelaw.com/states/AL/alabama.htm\n\nCheck this website out........
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The method and cost varies by state and county.  In my county, all that is required is to fill out some paperwork and pay a fee.  In some states, you must actually go to court - essentially suing your state for the right to change your name.  I recommend going to your state's and/or county's official website.  They should have information there.  If you can't find it, contact the clerk of court for your state or county and ask them.  Or ask an attorney licensed to practice in your state.
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In many states it is as simple as using a new name in place of the old one. This can be problematic when traveling since 9/11 though. \nI reccomend one of two things: search online for you states and local laws on the matter or visit your county courthouse and someone there will be able to point out the forms and fees required to go about changing it that way.
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Hi there ... here's a website that explains in detail on how to go about changing your name.  Even adding just a middle name would still be considered a "name change":  http://www.nolo.com/article.cfm/ObjectID/7C7FA175-7305-4E94-8D24DB5866EEE3CB/catID/211754E8-4167-4E64-9EABA23C9510DE4F/118/121/FAQ/
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For it to be a legal name it would be on the original birth certificate. You can submit or call the capital of the state you were born in, and request it.
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I am in the process right now. Go to the courthouse in downtown fort worth (The old one with the clock on it) and go to the Law Library and you can copy the pages right out of the book for 20 cents a copy and fill them in yourself. Very easy and waaay cheaper than going thru an attorney.You also have to get a fingerprint card. The card is $10.00 and the name change fee (court fee is $209.00) that's the cheapest I've found.
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Go to Google an use search term 'free legal name change' ... you will get plenty of hits.
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It can be done immediately by common law. There is a common law procedure for changing your name. In order to utilize this process you should notify all agencies and institutions in writing that your name is changed. This includes Social Security, university registration, driver's license and car registration, bank accounts, credit cards, leases, employment records, etc. You may have to pay a fee for some of these changes. You also may run into a hassle with some places who won't process the change without court papers, even though you are not legally required to go through that process. If this happens, you may appeal the decision of the administrative agent within that agency, or you may change your name in court.\n\nChanging one's name in court through ASUO Legal Services is a simple process which takes approximately six weeks. This may take longer and depends on the office workload, schedule, and the attorney's schedule. One may use almost any name one wishes; however, many people desire to take a new legal name.\n\nhttp://www.uoregon.edu/~legal/namechanges.html\n\ns
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Contact your superior/circuit court in your county.  They are the general jurisdiction court in most county and will be able to direct you on the forms to complete to have your name changed.
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The typical cost is more like $50.  You have to fill out some paperwork, provide good ID and go before the court and swear that you aren't doing it for an illegal purpose or to avoid debts.\n\nhttp://web.co.wake.nc.us/courts/documents/forms/adultnamechange092605.rtf   provides instructions and the form that is free of charge.  This one is county specific, but the format is good and the fees are probably set by law.
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you cant!!!! only your firnds can change their onw name
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Write up a court petition and file it with the court,\nThe judge will have a short hearing, sign it and you have a new name.
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click ur id in yahoo! answers\n>edit your info\nthen u have the options.
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Contact your local courthouse and ask them what forms are required for you to change your name.  You will get scheduled for a hearing before a judge and you wille explain your request.
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family court you would have to file a petition for name change. many will give you the forms and either explain it to you or its in the paperwork. but its family courts jurisdiction.
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1. Go to My Q & A\n\n2. Click on "Edit my Info."\n\n3. There should be an option there to change it.
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i guess you may have to file an affidevit . and advertise in some news paper. so that you can officially chang ur name.