Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia
Right to change name
I am a seventy year old women who recently learned that my birth name is different from the name I have used all my life. I want to know How do I go about having my name changed to the name I have used all my life.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Right to change name
Since you have been going by a certain name all of this time and you are known as this person, there is no real need to change it unless you really want to see that change on your birth certificate. In that case it is a fairly simple process. You must file a petition to change your name together with other documents. Contact an attorney in your area.
Re: Right to change name
A name change is a simple procedure which can accomplished with a lawyer (approx. $500-$750) or by yourself. The applicable law is FL ST � 68.07 which requires certain information to filed in a petition and then the judgment changing the name is almost automatic. You can view the statute at myflorida.com or http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?Mode=ViewStatutes&Submenu=1
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