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Alabama Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Family

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Alabama
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This is a Name Change Package for a family in your state. This package contains (1) State Specific Information on Change of Name, (2) Steps to Change Your Name, (3) Forms Required and (4) Access to State Specific Law Summary. Your Satisfaction is Guaranteed or Your Money Back!

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Generally, one or both parents file a petition for name change in the county where the parent(s) or child resides. This petition requires a certified copy of the child's birth certificate, photo ID of the petitioner(s), proof of residency, and criminal background checks.

The fee is $25.00 and they will accept either a cashier's check or money order. Please refer to Alabama Department of Public Safety's website listed below for required photo identification (follow the links).

An Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5) Your legal name change document (the marriage certificate or court order) Proof of identity (such as your current driver's license) Proof of citizenship (such as your birth certificate)that is, if you haven't already established your citizenship the SSA.

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.

When you file your name change forms, you'll have to pay the California state filing fee. The California name change cost is $435.

Both parents must applyBoth parents named on the child's birth certificate must apply to change their child's name.

2 Proofs of Residence Such as a lease and utility bill; Photo Identification Such as a driver's license; Birth Certificate Depending on the County may need to be an original or a copy; Filing Fee Check with your Local Probate Court as the fee ranges from $25 to $95.

An Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5) Your legal name change document (the marriage certificate or court order) Proof of identity (such as your current driver's license) Proof of citizenship (such as your birth certificate)that is, if you haven't already established your citizenship the SSA.

The process generally does require parental consent. Returning to the above examples, Jefferson County requires that both parents sign the petition if both names appear on the child's birth certificate. If one parent is not available to sign the petition, then there will be a hearing.

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Alabama Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Family