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Generally, you will not be able to change your child's surname without the permission of the other parent if: the other parent is listed on the Child's Birth Certificate, and.

First, you file the Petition for Change of Name for your child. Then, you will get a court date between 6 and 12 weeks away. If the court approves your request, you will get a court order called a "decree" changing your child's name. The court process can take up to 3 months, though in busier courts it may take longer.

If aged between 16 and 18 a child can generally change their name themselves but the consent of any person having responsibility for that child may be required.

You will need to provide an Alabama Driver's License or photo ID, a birth certificate, supporting marriage and/or divorce documents, and 2 proofs of residency in Jefferson County (utility bill, voter registration, deed, etc.). The name change form does not require an attorney to file.

The fee is $25.00 and they will accept either a cashier's check or money order. Please refer to Alabama Department of Public Safety's website listed below for required photo identification (follow the links).

In most states, you have to pay a fee (usually $150 to $200) to file your name change petition in court. It also costs a small amount of money to get forms notarized. And if you're getting married, you may want to pay for additional certified copies of your marriage certificate to use as proof of your new last name.

When you file your name change forms, you'll have to pay the California state filing fee. The California name change cost is $435.

If one parent is out of the picture, you don't need consent to change your child's last name. You do need to serve him or her with a conformed copy of the Order to Show Cause form. The other parent still does not have to consent or agree, just get served. Once served, a Proof of Service form must be filed.

An Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5) Your legal name change document (the marriage certificate or court order) Proof of identity (such as your current driver's license) Proof of citizenship (such as your birth certificate)that is, if you haven't already established your citizenship the SSA.

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