What Are the Most Common Reasons People Change Their Names? Choose a name that would intimidate, offend, be considered obscene, or is a racial slur.
Choose a confusing name that includes numerals or punctuation (although some courts have permitted people to spell out the numbers, for example, "Seven" instead of "7"). Change your name with the intention to mislead, which usually involves taking the name of a famous person (courts typically do not allow this, unless you have a convincing reason that's not related to the famous person or the use of his or her name). Change your name in order to commit a crime. Change your name to escape debt liability or hide from criminal liability. Typically, you may legally change your name to whatever name you'd like, although state marriage laws may also provide some additional legal guidance. The questions on the forms are very straightforward and may include your old name, new name, Social Security number, the reason for your name change, and a promise that you are not changing your name to escape debt or criminal liability. In fact, most state government websites have forms online that you can print and use. In most states, it's a rather simple process to change your name through the court system. Informing your school, employer, and other institutions of your new name (some institutions may require legal documentation of your name change).īe sure to check the requirements in your state by visiting your state government's website or calling your court clerk. Telling your family and friends to only refer to you by your new name. Filling out forms and applications under your new name. 
Introducing yourself using your new name.
The most important thing to do to legally change your name is to start using your new name.
Some states require a more formal advertisement before you use your new name, which is done simply by posting a notice in the local newspaper. In most cases, a judge or magistrate will review your forms and grant the name change. Take these forms to the court clerk and file them along with your state's required filing fees. Petition to change your name by filling out a name change form, an order to show cause for legally changing your name, and a decree to legally change your name. The process of legally changing your name generally includes petitioning to change your name and using your new name. There are several reasons someone may want to change their name, often after a marriage or divorce.
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