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Documentary evidence of a change of name can be in a number of forms, such as a marriage certificate, decree absolute, civil partnership certificate, statutory declaration or deed of change of name.
A fee of $60.00 is required for a court-ordered legal change of name to be registered by the Maine CDC vital records office. This fee includes one certified copy of the birth certificate with the new name.
You probably expect to need to update your Social Security information and your credit cards, but there are plenty of other people who need to know about your new name as well. "A name change can have an impact on your taxes. All the names on your tax return must match Social Security Administration records.
Social Security Administration. Department of Motor Vehicles. Passport Office. Post Office. IRS. Voter Registration. Banks and other financial institutions. Credit Card companies (or issuers)
A: The main reasons why a judge would not agree to change your name are: If the judge finds that you are changing your name to commit fraud, or. If the judge finds that you are changing your name to hide from the law or the police or for some other illegal reason.
Legally changing your name does offer quite a few potential benefits. First of all, it can give you a fresh start. Whether you want to put a difficult past behind you, escape the attentions of a stalker or start fresh during a new phase in your life, a legal name change can be very empowering.
Social Security Administration. Department of Motor Vehicles. Passport Office. Post Office. IRS. Voter Registration. Banks and other financial institutions. Credit Card companies (or issuers)
Legal Name Change If you were born, or reside, in Maine and want to have your name changed, you may petition the Judge of Probate in the county where you reside; if you are minor, your legal guardian may petition on your behalf. The judge, after due consideration and notice, may issue a decree changing your name.