Legal Question in Administrative Law in Arizona
How to legally change your name
I am interested in legally changing my name. I'd like to know the procedure, time frame and other details such as how that affects your social security identification, tax returns, credit cards, etc.
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Re: How to legally change your name
The procedure for a name change is set out in Arizona Revised Statutes section 12-601(A):
"When a person desires to change his name and to adopt another name, he may file an application in the superior court in the county of his residence, setting forth reasons for the change of name and the name he wishes to adopt. The court may enter judgment that the adopted name of the party be substituted for the original name."
Once you get a signed judgment changing your name, you would obtain a certified copy of that judgment from the Superior Court, and would present that certified copy to change you name on your social security card, credit cards, driver's license, etc.
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