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To get a legal name change in Louisiana you must submit a petition to the court. If you have a felony conviction you can change your name once the sentence has been completed unless you have a felony for a violent crime.

People who represent themselves in court without an attorney are Self-Represented Litigants (SRLs), also sometimes called pro se litigants. Under the law, an SRL is held to the same standards and duties as an attorney admitted to the practice of law in the state of Louisiana.

In Louisiana, your last name will not immediately change after getting married. But you can choose to use your spouse's last name. To start the process, apply for a marriage license with your parish clerk of court (?clerk"). Once married, submit your completed license to the clerk's office.

Court fees vary from parish to parish and range from $300 to more than $500. If you do not know what the filing fee is in your parish, contact the Clerk of Court to verify the necessary fee. Find a list of all Louisiana parishes and their Clerks of Court here.

A written petition has to be filed in the court that does juvenile cases where the parents or you live. At least one of the parents has to sign the petition. You will sign an affidavit attached to the petition saying you are willing to take custody of the child.

To request a name change, they must submit a petition to their parish court with the accompanying fee. However, if an individual wishes to adopt their spouse's surname after marriage, they need only file their marriage license with their parish minister.