Can you get your first name legally changed?

Applicants must be Alberta residents. To apply for a no-cost Legal Change of Name: Request a Legal Change of Name (LCN) directly through the Vital Statistics office at [email protected]. Vital Statistics will issue an LCN certificate.

Can you rename yourself legally?

1. You can name yourself anything, with a few exceptions. If you don’t like your birth name, you can legally change it to whatever you want … with a few exceptions. You also can’t change your name to commit fraud, evade law enforcement, or avoid paying any debts you owe.

Can I change my name for free?

The Social Security Administration has its own form which you can get for free. The good folks at SSI will also let the IRS know about the name change, so you’re good to go. When you go to the DMV, you’ll just need to bring the certified copy of the marriage certificate and you’ll be done.

What age can I legally change my name?

16 years old
Once you’re 16 years old, it’s legally your own decision to change your name. If you’re 16 or 17, you’re treated in the same way as an adult, and you can change your own name (by deed poll) without your parents’ consent. (And your parents cannot change your name for you without your own consent.)

Can I go back to my maiden name without a divorce?

by Court Order Maiden Name Change usually means Getting Your Maiden Name Back after Divorce. However, the Divorce Name Change process allows other Name Changes too. AND, you’re allowed to retake your Maiden Name even if you are still married and have no plans to divorce through a new Name Change Petition.

What do you need to know before legally changing your name?

the first thing you need to do is contact Social Security. This is step one.

How much does it cost to change your last name?

In most states, you have to pay a fee (usually $150 to $200) to file your name change petition in court. It also costs a small amount of money to get forms notarized. And if you’re getting married, you may want to pay for additional certified copies of your marriage certificate to use as proof of your new last name.

What to do if you change your name?

The most important thing to do to legally change your name is to start using your new name. Introduce yourself using your new name, fill out forms and applications under your new name, tell all of your family and friends to only refer to you using your new name, and tell your school and/or employer of your new name.

Can you legally change the spelling of your given name?

Legally changing the spelling of your name requires the same steps as changing to a new name; you must file the appropriate forms in the court with jurisdiction over your place of residence. This usually means a county civil court, sometimes also known as a circuit court or district court.

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