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In North Carolina, a name change for 'good cause' is accomplished by filing a petition before the clerk of the superior court in the county where you live. Notice of intent to file a name change must be posted before filing the petition.
How Long Will a Name Change Take? StateTime to Complete MO n/a MS n/a MT 6 weeks NC 3-4 months47 more rows
How Long Will a Name Change Take? StateTime to Complete MO n/a MS n/a MT 6 weeks NC 3-4 months47 more rows
File a Petition, including the true name, county of birth, date of birth, the full name of the parents as shown on birth certificate, the name the minor desires to adopt, the minor's reasons for desiring such change, and whether the minor's name has ever before been changed by law, and, if so, then with respect to what ...
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.
As an adult wishing to change your name, you must have two (2) Affidavits of Character from RESIDENTS OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY who ARE NOT RELATED to you. Each Affidavit MUST be notarized. Complete the Affidavit Regarding Outstanding Tax or Child Support Obligation by typing or printing neatly using black ink.