How to Change Your Name. To change your name on your DMV record, credentials and documents, Start online or complete a Driver's License and Identification Card Application requesting a name change.
Name change actions can take anywhere from a day to six (6) months (sometimes even longer). The time it takes for such action to be ordered/decreed varies not only from county to county, but sometimes from courthouse to courthouse as well.
Virginia Name Change Laws No publication is required. The application and public record can be sealed for the health and safety of the applicant and their immediate family. Individuals who are currently incarcerated or are on probation may be eligible for name change at the discretion of the court.
How do I fill this out? Collect accurate vehicle information and documents. Identify errors in the current affidavit that need correction. Fill in the correct details in the specified fields. Review the affidavit for completeness and accuracy. Sign and date the affidavit to validate the corrections.
Drafting an Affidavit Appearances are important. Introduce yourself. Write in the first person about facts you know. Keep it as simple as possible. Stick to what is relevant. Don't guess. Be specific about conversations. Be specific about timing and frequency, to the extent this is relevant.