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Either parent can start the name change case. If there is another living biological or adoptive parent, or legal guardian, that parent or legal guardian must agree in writing to ask the court to change the child's name. This is called consent.

Court fee ($210 in Supreme and County Courts; $65.00 in New York City Civil Court) If you are unable to pay this fee, you may ask the court for a fee waiver. in Supreme Court you must also submit a Request for Judicial Intervention (RJI) to have a Judge assigned to the case. There is no fee to file this form.

In New York State, people have the right to adopt or use any name they wish by using that name for everything in their life. Government agencies will accept a name change with a court order. This does not apply to children or prison inmates.

A Child's Power of Attorney. P.O.A for a child is an estate planning tool that enables parents to grant another third party who is an adult, rights to make decisions over a child's wellbeing. The agent appointed in a child's P.O.A has the power to make decisions over the child's education, healthcare, etc.

You can give a middle name to yourself by adding it in your name by following a legal process only. But this will create hassles rather than convenience because this will change your name shown in the birth certificate and also that shown in your educational documents.

You have the right to obtain medical treatment without the consent of your parents. You have the right to apply for credit in your own name. You have the right to work in all types of jobs. You have the right to live independently from your parents and be free of their control.