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In most cases, you must file a petition with your local court to change your name. To do so, you may need to file paperwork and appear before a judge to complete the process. Find your local government website and contact your circuit court to get information about how you can legally change your name.
You don't have a time limit that you must adhere to in order to change your name after marriage. In fact, many spouses and newly married couples may choose to wait to “see what happens” after they get married.
In most states, a change in surname following a marriage takes only a few weeks. In some cases, the process can take several months. If you are getting divorced, the name change can be done as part of the divorce process. For all other name change requests, a petition must be filed with your state's court system.
How Long Will a Name Change Take? StateTime to Complete NY 4-6 weeks OH 4-6 weeks OK 2-8 weeks OR 2-8 weeks47 more rows
How Long Will a Name Change Take? StateTime to Complete NY 4-6 weeks OH 4-6 weeks OK 2-8 weeks OR 2-8 weeks47 more rows
It may affect your business prospects, especially if you rely on your name for marketing purposes. There are also legal consequences that can make it problematic. All of your bank accounts and credit cards will be in your original name, which means you will have a lot of paperwork to fill out.
Summary – How Long to Change Your Name in New York File and Court Order – 3 weeks to 3 months to File and for the Judge to review, resolve and sign an Order Granting Name Change, upon approval. Change Your Records – 2-3 days (most important ones) 2-6 months for them all.