South Carolina Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult
The South Carolina Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult is designed to assist individuals in legally changing their name in South Carolina. This comprehensive package includes state-specific information, detailed steps for the name change process, required forms, and access to a summary of relevant state law. It simplifies the name change process for adults, ensuring they have all the necessary tools to complete their legal change efficiently and correctly.
Forms you’ll find in this package
- Petition for Name Change and Amendment of Birth Certificate for Adult
- Order and Certificate of Name Change and Amendment of Birth Record for Adult
- Affidavit Regarding Duty to Pay Child Support or Alimony - Adult Name Change
- Family Court Coversheet Name Change
- Criminal Record Check
- Department of Social Services Consent to Release Information
- Request for Hearing
- Background Check Affidavit
This form package should be used when an adult residing in South Carolina wishes to change their legal name. Common scenarios include marriage, divorce, personal preference, or a desire to return to a maiden name. If you meet the age and residency requirements outlined in the package, this form can guide you through the necessary legal steps for a name change.
- Adults aged 18 and older
- South Carolina residents filing in their local Family Court
- Individuals with legitimate reasons for changing their name
- Those not seeking to evade debts or defraud creditors
- Review the included forms to understand the requirements.
- Complete each form using black ink or a typewriter, ensuring all names are spelled correctly.
- Print three complete sets of forms for filing.
- Gather and include documents such as your long-form birth certificate and any required background checks.
- File the forms with the Family Court in your jurisdiction and pay the applicable fees.
- If a hearing is scheduled, be prepared to attend and present your case.
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- Misspelling names or failing to use complete names.
- Not completing the required background checks before filing.
- Forgetting to obtain a certified copy of the court order after approval.
- Not filing the necessary forms with the appropriate Family Court.
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Petition to change your name by filling out a name change form, an order to show cause for legally changing your name, and a decree to legally change your name. Take these forms to the court clerk and file them along with your state's required filing fees.
In SC you must wait at least 48 hours after visiting the SS office before going to the DMV to get your license or ID card with your new name. The waiting time is due to the fact that the SS administration needs to update their computer database.
All you have to do is complete and file a petition for name change with the court. There are many reasons for officially changing your name. The most common are marriage and divorce. But if your birth name is Mergatroid or something like that, you might not need any other reason.
South Carolina allows a person to legally change their name or the name of their child by formally petitioning the Family Court. The process involves petitioning the Court with information such as the former and requested name and the reasons for the change, which must be valid and reasonable.
Show the required documents. You will need proof of your identity. Fill out and print an Application for a Social Security Card; and. Mail your application and documents to your local Social Security office.
How much does it cost to change a name? For an adult, changing a name involves a $150 filing fee with the court for the petition.
Get Your Marriage License and Certified Copies. Update Your Social Security Card. Get a New Driver's License. Get a New Passport and Travel Documents. Change the Name on Your Bank Accounts. Change the Name on Your Credit Cards. Provide Your New Name and Banking Information to Your Employer.
How much does it cost to change a name? For an adult, changing a name involves a $150 filing fee with the court for the petition.
Social Security Administration. This is where you get a new social security card. Department of Motor Vehicles. Get a new driver's license, car title, and registration. Voter Registration. State Department.
