Nebraska Name Change

Facts About Filing for a Name Change in Nebraska Any person wishing to change his or her name may file a petition in the district court in the county in which the person resides so long as that person has been a bona fide resident of that county for at least one (1) year before filing the petition for a name change.

It's a long process. While a legal document such as a marriage certificate or court granted petition will allow you to change your name, it won't be truly official until you've submitted name change applications with the Social Security Administration, the DMV, and other relevant institutions.

Social Security Administration. Department of Motor Vehicles. Passport Office. Post Office. IRS. Voter Registration. Banks and other financial institutions. Credit Card companies (or issuers)

After testifying before the judge, and your name change has been approved, you'll receive a court order which you'll use to change your name on all of your documents. Total cost can range from $160 to $300 if filing yourself, or $500 to $1000 if using a lawyer.

Mail or bring to your local SSA office (Find Nebraska locations here): Form SS-5, an application for a Social Security card. Your legal name change document (marriage certificate or court order) Proof of identity (your current driver's license or state ID)

The Social Security Administration has its own form which you can get for free. The good folks at SSI will also let the IRS know about the name change, so you're good to go. When you go to the DMV, you'll just need to bring the certified copy of the marriage certificate and you'll be done.

The passport office (see more details below) The DVLA (driving licence, vehicle registration) HM Revenue and Customs. Child Benefit. Local Authority (Council tax and electoral register) Land Registry. Student Loans. Your employer.

Step 1 Fill-in the Petition for Name Change of a Minor Child. Step 2 File the Petition with Your District Court. Step 3 Pay the Filing Fee. Step 4 Publish Notice of Name Change. Step 5 Obtain Consent. Step 6 Serve Notice. Step 7 Fill-in the Decree of Name Change.