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In order to initiate a name change, a notarized application prepared in ance with the Code of Virginia and Rules of the Virginia Supreme Court must be filed. The petitioner must also provide an order for consideration by the judge.
Outside of the marriage and divorce context, you can change your name for good cause. To change your name, you must petition the court in the county or city in which you live. You must have lived in Virginia and that specific county or city for at least 6 months to be eligible to file the petition there.
Any person desiring to change his own name, or that of his child or ward, may apply therefor to the circuit court of the county or city in which the person whose name is to be changed resides, or if no place of abode exists, such person may apply to any circuit court which shall consider such application if it finds ...
You must obtain a court order recognizing your new name to legally change your name in Virginia. The first step toward receiving the court order is to file an Application for Change of Name with the circuit court of the county or city in which you live.
That for the purpose of evidencing such my determination declare that I shall at all times hereafter in all records, deeds and writings and in all proceedings, dealings and transactions, private as well as upon all occasions whatsoever, use and sign the name of ………………… as my name/surname in place and in substitution of ...
Documents Required for Name Change Online An affidavit on a stamp paper. The original newspaper with the name change advertisement. The prescribed proforma in printed format, duly signed by the applicant and two witnesses. Two passport-size photographs. Photocopies of valid ID proof ( PAN card, Aadhaar card, or passport)