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The greatest expense in the process of changing your name is obtaining a court order. Although you do not need a lawyer to obtain a court-ordered name change, it can still cost in the range of $150 ? $500 for various court and filing fees. Required documentation varies by state, and fees vary by county.

The process takes 6-8 weeks. This excludes the final step of taking your Name Change Order to the Bureau of Conveyances for recording.

Change your legal name File a petition with the court. First, you fill out and file court papers and pay a fee. Publish your request in a newspaper. Next, you must publish a notice in a newspaper saying that you are asking the court to legally change your name. Go to a hearing (if required) ... Get your decree.

Legal documentation showing the name change (i.e., a certified marriage certificate issued by a county court or a court order) along with an updated Social Security card showing your new legal name must be presented at a driver license center to record the name change and update your record.

In most states, your local court clerk at your county courthouse can provide you with the legal forms, legal documents, name change request form, or name change document with the basic steps you need to request a name change. You must file the original completed documents with the court.

Name Change Application There is a $50.00 filing fee and a $5.00 service fee. All fees are non-refundable. Name change eligibility: Only Hawaii residents are eligible for a name change granted by the Lieutenant Governor of the State of Hawaii.

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