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Sample Affidavit of Name Change State of. County of. Current Name of Applicant: Approximate Date Current Name Was Assumed: Former Name of Applicant: Applicant's Date of Birth : Your Relationship to the Applicant: The variance in the applicant's name shown on his/her birth records and the name currently used:
If the judge approves, the entire case will be confidential, meaning the public cannot locate your name change at all. In the U.S., court records are supposed to be public. So if you want your court records sealed, you must file an extra set of documents requesting permission.
If you are getting married, you may be able to change your middle or last name by listing it on your marriage license. Then, once you're married you can use your marriage certificate to change your name on identity documents. You don't need to go to court.
After all, many people did opt to change their identity to start anew. While many name changes can be found in old newspapers, you may have to contact the court clerk in the court that granted a name change. Below are three examples of how people have changed their names over the years.
To do this, you file a petition with the court and publish a notice in a newspaper. Then, you'll either have a court date (a hearing) where a judge will make a decision, or the judge may make a decision without a hearing. Once the judge decides, you pick up a court decree (court order) with your new name.
Use certified copies of marriage and divorce certificates or name change orders as proof to notify these federal and state agencies that you changed your name. Social Security card. Driver's license or state ID card. Tax returns. U.S. passport. Naturalization certificate and certificate of citizenship. Veterans benefits.
A judge will make a decision in about 2 to 3 months after you complete a few more steps. Before a judge can decide, you must have the forms published in a newspaper for one month. This means that the request shows up in a legal notice section of a paper.
Last updated 10/28/2024. The Office of Vital Records and Statistics (OVRS) is open Monday through Friday am – pm. OVRS is located at 5530 Overland Avenue, Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92123. Send an email, or call (619) 692-5733, for more information.
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.