This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Go to the County Clerk's Office and ask to see your file. There should be a "file stamp" by the judge's signature. This is known as the entry information. Ask the Clerk to give you a copy of the entered order, but don't get it certified at this time!
You can legally change your name by filing an action with the New York State Unified Court System. Along with your petition and other forms, you must submit a birth certificate with your old name.
How Long Will a Name Change Take? StateTime to Complete NY 4-6 weeks OH 4-6 weeks OK 2-8 weeks OR 2-8 weeks47 more rows
The steps required to change a middle name does not differ from the normal process of getting a name change in New York. You would need to pick out a new name, complete a petition, and file it along with supporting documentation or any affidavits that become necessary.
Unless the child's other parent has already agreed to the change in a notarized statement or the other parent's rights have already been terminated, you will need to give them notice of court. This is true even if you have been granted “sole custody”. The other parent might try to block the name change.
Can the Mother Change The Child's Surname Without The Father's Consent in New York? The mother (or legal guardian) may be able to change the child's surname without the father's (or other parent's) consent. It depends upon the circumstances of the case and the judge who is presiding over the case.
However, if the father is absent or unresponsive, you can petition the court for the name change without his consent. The court will consider whether the name change is in the best interest of the child and may grant the request even without the father's consent.
Changing your legal name through marriage in New York In New York, you can change your name when you file your marriage license application with the county courthouse.
File a petition requesting the name change of a minor with the county court or the Supreme Court in the county in which the minor resides. If the minor resides in the City of New York, they can file in any of the five boroughs. N.Y. Civil Rights Law § 60.