How long do I have to change my license after moving to Massachusetts?

If you will drive in the U.S., the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) advises you to obtain a Massachusetts Driver's License within 30 days of moving to Massachusetts. If you have a driver's license from another U.S. state, convert it to a Massachusetts Driver's License.

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Massachusetts Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult

Ma Change Name On License

Q: Where do I write my address change on my license in MA?

Add your new address to the back of your driver&#039;s license or ID card in the designated area with permanent ink. On your vehicle registration, use an address label or similar sticker to cover your old address and write in your new address.

Q: What is the address for Section 5 in Massachusetts?

Please contact us via email at Section.5.registry state.ma.us, by telephone at 857-368-8030, or by mail to Section 5, PO Box 55897, Boston MA, 02205.

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Name Change - General

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The Massachusetts Change Name on License adult packet is designed for individuals seeking a legal name change under Massachusetts law. It contains essential forms including a Petition for Change of Name, an Order for Hearing, and a Notice of Name Change, as well as step-by-step instructions for proper filing. This packet is suitable for adults aged 18 and older who meet state residency requirements and have valid reasons for the name change, excluding intentions to evade debts. Users can complete the forms by printing or digitally filling them out. Critical steps include ensuring correct spelling, completing three sets of forms, and securing a certified copy of the birth certificate. After filing, users must publish a notice in a local newspaper and notify relevant parties of their name change once the court approves the petition. This form is particularly useful for attorneys, partners, owners, associates, paralegals, and legal assistants who assist clients with name changes, providing a comprehensive guide to navigate the legal process efficiently and ensure compliance with state requirements.

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To change your name after marriage in Massachusetts, you first need to update your name on your marriage certificate. Once you have the certificate, visit the Registry of Motor Vehicles to change your name on your license. Bring the necessary documents, including your current license and the marriage certificate. Using US Legal Forms can simplify the process by providing you with the required forms and guidance to ensure a smooth transition as you change your name on your license.

To update your MA license after a name change, you need to bring your court order to the RMV, along with other identifying documents. You can fill out the required forms at the office or online through the RMV website. The changes you make ensure consistency across your legal documents, aiding in your daily transactions. Using US Legal Forms can simplify this process by providing the necessary paperwork for your name change, making it easier to keep your license current.

The process to legally change your name in MA typically takes about two to three months. This timeframe includes filing your petition with the court, receiving a hearing date, and obtaining your court order. Once you have that, the next step is to change your name on your license. For a smooth experience, consider using US Legal Forms to access the necessary documents and guidance for your name change.

Add your new address to the back of your driver's license or ID card in the designated area with permanent ink. On your vehicle registration, use an address label or similar sticker to cover your old address and write in your new address.

If you will drive in the U.S., the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) advises you to obtain a Massachusetts Driver's License within 30 days of moving to Massachusetts. If you have a driver's license from another U.S. state, convert it to a Massachusetts Driver's License.

Please contact us via email at Section.5.registry@state.ma.us, by telephone at 857-368-8030, or by mail to Section 5, PO Box 55897, Boston MA, 02205.

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)

An RMV-1 is a form that the Massachusetts RMV (Registry of Motor Vehicles) uses for registry transactions, including: New plates for a new vehicle. A new title for a new vehicle. Transfer of existing plates from one car to another.

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Massachusetts Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult

Note: This summary is not intended to be an all inclusive discussion of the law applicable to an action for change of name in Massachusetts, but does include basic and other provisions.

Name Change Action Allowed: In Massachusetts, a person may change their name by filing an action in the Probate Court with appropriate forms.

Who is an adult? A person who has attained the age of 18 years is considered an adult.

Who is a minor? A person who has not attained the age of 18 years is considered a minor.

Is there any reason why a person might not be allowed to change his or her name? Yes. The court must find that the requested name change is consistent with the public interest. A person is not allowed to change their name in order to avoid judgments or legal actions against him or her, or to avoid debts and obligations. A person can not change their name to defraud any person.

Must the child agree to the name change? No, but the court may consider the wishes of a child old enough to express their wishes in considering whether to grant the Petition.

Must the parent(s) of the minor agree to the name change? This is not a specific requirement of the statute, but it is not unreasonable to expect the court to require notice to any parent or guardian not joining the petition and to give that person an oppotunity to present any objections they may have to the name change petition.

Requirements for Name Change Order: For an order of name change to be granted, the court must finds sufficient reasons for the change and also find it consistent with the public interest. A change of name upon marriage, dissolution, or divorce meets these requirements.

Is Publication of a Notice Required? Yes, unless waived by the court at the request of the petitioner.

Who must be provided notice of the Petition? The General Public by way of publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Can individuals object to my Petition for Name Change? Yes. Any reasonable objections made to the court may influence the court's findings as to whether the change of name is consistent with the public interest.

Procedures: The process for obtaining a name change for an adult in the State of Massachusetts begins with the filing of a Petition with the Probate Court in the jurisdiction in which name, the name the Petitioner wishes to adopt, and the reasons for the requested change of name.

The petitioner must attach a copy of their birth record to the petition. This requirement may be waived by the court if the judge is convinced it is not available.

Unless waived by the court, the Petitioner is required to give public notice of the relief requested and the date of the hearing in a local newspaper. The court will determine how many times the notice of the petition will be published. Once the publication requirement is satisfied and proof of the publication is filed with the court.

Once the requiremnts of the petition and the noice have been satisfied the court may rule on the petition. The petition will be granted unless the court finds it not to be in the public interest.

Additonal Information and Instructions

Statutes:

Petitions for change of name:

A petition for the change of name of a person may be heard by the probate court in the county where the petitioner resides. The change of name of a person shall be granted unless such change is inconsistent with public interests. Mass. Gen. L. Part II. Real and Personal Property and Domestic Relations, Title III Domestic Relations, Chapter 210. Adoption of Children and Change of Names, Section 12.

Notice and certificate; decree; entry; conditions precedent:

The court shall, before decreeing a change of name, request a report from the commissioner of probation on the person filing the petition and, except for good cause shown, require public notice of the petition to be given and any person may be heard thereon, and, upon entry of a decree, the name as established thereby shall be the legal name of the petitioner, and the register may issue a certificate, under the seal of the court, of the name as so established.

No decree shall be entered, however, until there has been filed in the court a copy of the birth record of the person whose name is sought to be changed and, in case such person's name has previously been changed by decree of court or at marriage pursuant to section one D of chapter forty-six, either a copy of the record of his birth amended to conform to the previous decree changing his name, a copy of such decree, or a copy of the record of marriage; provided, that the filing of any such copy may be dispensed with if the judge is satisfied that it cannot be obtained. Mass. Gen. L. Part II. Real and Personal Property and Domestic Relations, Title III Domestic Relations, Chapter 210. Adoption of Children and Change of Names, Section 13.

Each register of probate shall annually, in December, make a return to the commissioner of public health and the commissioner of probation of all changes of name made in his court. Mass. Gen. L. Part II. Real and Personal Property and Domestic Relations, Title III Domestic Relations, Chapter 210. Adoption of Children and Change of Names, Section 14.

Other Name Change References

Age of majority; legal capacity:

Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, any person domiciled in the commonwealth who has reached the age of eighteen shall for all purposes, and any other person who has reached the age of eighteen shall with respect to any transaction governed by the law of the commonwealth, be deemed of full legal capacity unless legally incapacitated for some reason other than insufficient age. Mass. Gen. L. Part III. Judicial Officers and Proceedings in Civil Cases, Title II Actions and Proceedings Therein, Chapter 231. Pleading and Practice, Section 85p.