For a more comprehensive guide, we suggest a name change checklist, but these are the main steps to remember: Step 1: Update your Social Security card. Step 2: Get a new state ID or driver's license. Step 3: Notify the IRS. Step 4: Renew voter registration. Step 5: Change bank accounts and credit cards.
Generally, under Minnesota law, people can change their legal name through marriage, divorce/legal separation, or by filing a name change action in court.
How Long Will a Name Change Take? StateTime to Complete MI 60-90 days MN 2 months MO n/a MS n/a47 more rows
If you are eligible to apply for a name change in the State of Minnesota, you must file an "Application" and other forms with the District Court in the county where you live. Depending on your situation, you may also have to notify third-parties.
The amount of your claim â–ª The legal reason for the claim & the date the claim occurred o You do not need to hire an attorney to represent you in Conciliation Court, but it may help to consult an attorney for advice on how the law applies to your case before you file.