Get South Carolina Name Change Request Packet - Sc Equality

This guide is designed to assist users in effectively filling out the South Carolina Name Change Request Packet created by SC Equality. By following these clear, step-by-step instructions, you can navigate the process of legally changing your name in South Carolina online.

Follow the steps to complete your name change request process.

1. Press the 'Get Form' button to obtain the South Carolina Name Change Request Packet and open it in your preferred PDF editor.
2. Begin by filling out the full name section at the top of the form with your current legal name including your middle name. Include any other names you have used previously in the provided sections.
3. Complete the personal information fields including your date of birth and Social Security number. This data is crucial for processing your name change.
4. Fill in the SLED Records Check Form, making sure to provide accurate information as it is required for your background check.
5. Complete the DSS Form 3072, ensuring all required signatures are entered, and attach any necessary supporting documents.
6. Include both affidavits: the Affidavit of No Convictions and the Alimony Affidavit. Fill these out carefully, as inaccuracies could delay your name change request.
7. Prepare the hearing request by providing all necessary information about yourself and your case including details about past obligations like child support.
8. Attach any additional required forms and supporting documents including your original birth certificate, if requested.
9. Review your completed forms for accuracy, save your changes, and proceed to download or print the forms as needed.
10. Submit your compiled name change packet along with the necessary fees to your local family court clerk's office.
11. Wait for your court date to be assigned. Be sure to bring your family court cover sheet and any additional documentation required to the hearing.

Start your name change process now by filling out the South Carolina Name Change Request Packet online.