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North Carolina (/?kær??la?n?/ KARR-?-LIE-n?) is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. The state is the 28th largest and 9th-most populous of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Georgia and South Carolina to the south, and Tennessee to the west.
North Carolina name change forms can be used by residents ages 18 and over to legally change their name by following the court process. Individuals only need a copy of their marriage certificate or divorce decree to change their surname when getting married or divorced.
You can change your name in person or by mail ? you cannot change your name online. I went in-person (pre-COVID) to a local office in Charlotte (this one in particular).
Court-Ordered Name Changes $15 for the name change + $24 for the first copy of the requested certificate + $15 for each additional copy.
After you have completed everything, the clerk will review all the information in the application and decide whether you have a good reason to change your name. The clerk will then grant or deny the name change. You will then receive your Order and Certificate of Name Change 6-8 weeks later.
North Carolina requires a state and national criminal background check for all name change applicants. To receive a criminal history check, you will need to go to a local sheriff's office and have your fingerprints taken. The fee varies by county and usually must be paid by money order or cash.