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Virginia Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult

Virginia Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult

Category:

Name Change - General

State:

Virginia

Control #:

VA-NAME-1A

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Overview of this form package

The Virginia Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult is a comprehensive set of resources designed for individuals seeking to legally change their name in Virginia. This package includes easy-to-follow instructions, essential forms, and a summary of relevant state laws, all tailored to ensure a smooth name change process. Unlike other generic forms, this package is specifically crafted to meet the legal requirements of Virginia, making it a reliable solution for adults wishing to change their names.

Forms included in this package

Name Change Questionnaire

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Order For Change Of Name Of Adult

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Virginia Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult with no prior name change

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Virginia Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Minor

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Virginia Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Family

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When to use this document

You may need to use this form package when:

You have decided to change your name for personal reasons, such as marriage, divorce, or preference.
You are at least 18 years old and have been a resident of Virginia for the required duration.
You wish to ensure that your name change is legally recognized by government and financial institutions.

Who should use this form package

Adults residing in Virginia who wish to change their name.
Individuals looking to change their name for valid legal reasons.
Persons who have no outstanding debts or legal issues related to their name.

How to complete these forms

Review all included forms and information carefully.
Complete the Petition for Change of Name with accurate and complete details.
File the completed Petition with the Circuit Court in your county and pay the associated fees.
Follow any additional instructions from the court clerk regarding hearing dates and publication notices.
Obtain a certified copy of the signed Order of Name Change from the court clerk once finalized.

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Dear Sir/Madam, With due respect it is to be stated that my name has been changed from (Current Name) to (Expected Name). I request you to change my name on all the officials of school/college. I also request you to change the name on all the school/college records so that it didn't cause any problem in future.

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

The original Petition for Change (after having Notary Certify the document); The Order; A filing fee of $32 (subject to change) will be required by the clerk. Personal checks or money orders should be made out according to the Clerk's recommendations.

In this brief letter, you will explain the error and ask for review and correction. Your tone should be formal and courteous. Introduce yourself and give your policy and claim number if it seems appropriate to you. Explain the error. Tell the reader how the error occurred. Request the reader to fix it.

This is to inform you that our company has recently changed the business name from Old Company name to New company name. The change came into effect on Month DD, YYYY. Please note that there has been no change in management and in range of product / services we offer.

In Virginia, an adult may change his/her name by filing an action in the Circuit Court with appropriate forms. The process for obtaining a name change for an adult in Virginia begins with the filing of a Petition with the Circuit Court in the jurisdiction in which the Petitioner resides.

According to Wolff, all you need to change your last name in Virginia is a certified marriage license. Kick things off by visiting your city or county's circuit court clerk as a couple, since you'll have to apply for one together and in person.

Dear Sir / Madam, I state your old name here have a savings/current account mention account number here with your bank. I have changed my name legally and wish to update the new name in your records linked with the aforementioned account.

This letter is to inform you officially that I have legally changed my name. My previous name that is currently on file in the bank for the above account is PREVIOUS NAME. I request you to change your records to my legal name: NEW LEGAL NAME. I have enclosed a copy of proof of my name change.

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Virginia Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult

Note: This summary is not intended to be an all inclusive discussion of the law applicable to an action for change of name in the State of Virginia, but does include basic and other provisions.
Name Change Action Allowed: In Virginia, an adult may change their name by filing an action in the Circuit Court with appropriate forms.
Who is an adult? A person who has attained the age of 18 years is considered an adult.
Who is a minor? A person who has not attained the age of 18 years is considered a minor.
Is there any reason why a person might not be allowed to change his or her name? Yes. The court must find that (1) good cause exists for the change of name under the circumstances alleged; (2) that the change of name is not sought for a fraudulent purpose; or, (3) would otherwise infringe upon the rights of others. A person is not allowed to change their name in order to avoid judgments or legal actions against him or her, or to avoid debts and obligations. A person can not change their name to defraud any person.
Must the child agree to the name change? No, but the court may consider the wishes of a child old enough to express their wishes in considering whether to grant the Petition.
Must the parent(s) of the minor agree to the name change? The parents, and legal guardian, if any, are entitled to reasonable notice of the request for name change and will have an opportunity to file any objection they might have to the change of name. If a parent or guardian files a written objection to the name change, the Court will hold a hearing to determine whether the change of name is in the best interests of the child.
Requirements for Name Change Order: For an order of name change to be granted, the court must find (1) good cause exists for the change of name under the circumstances alleged; (2) that the change of name is not sought for a fraudulent purpose; or, (3) would otherwise infringe upon the rights of others. A change of name upon marriage, dissolution, or divorce meets these requirements.
Is Publication of a Notice Required? No.
Who must be provided notice of the Petition? The parents, and legal guardian, if any, are entitled to reasonable notice of the request for name change.
Can individuals "object" to my Petition for Name Change? Yes. Any reasonable objections made to the court may influence the court's findings as to whether there exists good cause for the change of name, that a fraudulent purpose is absent, and that the change of name will not infringe on the rights of another.
Procedures: The process for obtaining a name change for an adult in the State of Virginia begins with the filing of the Petition in the Circuit Court in the county or city in which the Petitioner resides.
The Petition will be assigned a case number and this is the number that has to appear on all future documents in the action. After the Petition is reviewed, the Court will notify the Petitioner whether or not the Petition has been granted and the Order signed.
Additional Information and Instructions:
Statutes:
§ 8.01-217. How name of person may be changed.
<blockquote>A. Any person desiring to change his own name, or that of his child or ward, may apply therefor to the circuit court of the county or city in which the person whose name is to be changed resides, or if no place of abode exists, such person may apply to any circuit court which shall consider such application if it finds that good cause exists therefor under the circumstances alleged. An incarcerated person may apply to the circuit court of the county or city in which such person is incarcerated. In case of a minor who has no living parent or guardian, the application may be made by his next friend. In case of a minor who has both parents living, the parent who does not join in the application shall be served with reasonable notice of the application pursuant to § 8.01-296 and, should such parent object to the change of name, a hearing shall be held to determine whether the change of name is in the best interest of the minor. It shall not be necessary to effect service upon any parent who files an answer to the application. If, after application is made on behalf of a minor and an ex parte hearing is held thereon, the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that such notice would present a serious threat to the health and safety of the applicant, the court may waive such notice.
B. Every application shall be under oath and shall include the place of residence of the applicant, the names of both parents, including the maiden name of his mother, the date and place of birth of the applicant, the applicant's felony conviction record, if any, whether the applicant is presently incarcerated or a probationer with any court, and if the applicant has previously changed his name, his former name or names.
C. On any such application and hearing, if such be demanded, the court, shall, unless the evidence shows that the change of name is sought for a fraudulent purpose or would otherwise infringe upon the rights of others or, in a case involving a minor, that the change of name is not in the best interest of the minor, order a change of name. The order shall contain no identifying information other than the applicant's former name or names, new name, and current address. The clerk of the court shall spread the order upon the current deed book in his office, index it in both the old and new names, and transmit a certified copy of the order and the application to the State Registrar of Vital Records and the Central Criminal Records Exchange. Transmittal of a copy of the order and the application to the State Registrar of Vital Records and the Central Criminal Records Exchange shall not be required of a person who changed his or her former name by reason of marriage and who makes application to resume a former name pursuant to § 20-121.4.</blockquote>
Court Rules:
Other Name Change References:
Age of majority:
<blockquote>(a) Unless a different meaning appears from the context:
<blockquote>(1) The words "infant," "child," "minor," "juvenile" or any combination thereof shall be construed to mean a person under eighteen years of age.
(2) When used to mean or include disability because of age, the term "person under disability" shall be construed to mean or include a person under eighteen years of age.
(3) The word "adult" shall be construed to mean a person eighteen years of age or over.
(4) The word “infancy” shall be construed to mean the state of being under eighteen years of age.<br />
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(b) For the purposes of all laws of the Commonwealth including common law, case law and statutory law, unless an exception is specifically provided in this Code, a person shall be an adult, shall be of full age and shall reach the age of majority when he becomes eighteen years of age. [Code of Virginia, Title 1 General Provisions, Chapter 2 Common Law, Statutes and Rules of Construction, § 1-13.42.]

Virginia Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult

Virginia Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult

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