Legal Question in Administrative Law in Maine
Name change
How can I change the spelling of my first name.
Asked on 8/28/02, 9:32 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall
Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC
Re: Name change
You are free to spell your name any way you wish so long as you don't do it to defraud someone. If you want to formally change your name, you must petition a court having jurisdiction and obtain a court Order changing the spelling.
Answered on 8/30/02, 9:01 am