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Any adult wishing to change their name must go to the Permits Bureau Office of the Sheriff's Department which is located at 700 E. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. The building is in between the Government Center and the County and Courts Office Building.
So, simply complete the form and file by mail (you will need to send your driver's license or U.S. passport) or in-person. In approximately 2 weeks, your new social security card with your new married name will be issued and mailed to you.
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.)
Court-Ordered Name Changes $15 for the name change + $24 for the first copy of the requested certificate + $15 for each additional copy.
Once your documents have been reviewed by the Clerk's office, the Clerk will sign an official Order and Certificate of Name Change in triplicate. A true copy will be mailed to you. A copy will remain in the court file.
You must include a certified copy of the name change court order along with your request. There is a nonrefundable fee of $39 to perform the record search and process the application to modify the birth certificate. This fee includes a copy of the amended certificate if the application is approved.
Can I Change My Name for Free? The legal procedure to change your name will require you to pay filing and court fees. Additionally, you will also need to pay for new identification, such as an updated driver's license or healthcare card. However, you don't need to pay to update your name on your Social Security card.