Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Maryland
name change
I see where you have a section in your services that says ''name change'' I am interested. I was wondering if it is possible to change my first name to anothr name that I have been using. And too would I recieve a new birth certificate when my new name change. I was born in Maryland so would I petition that state for the if possible name change.
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Re: name change
If you are a resident of NY, you petition NY for the name change. You need a certified copy of your birth certificate.
As long as the purpose for the name change is not fraud and you haven't been convicted of a crime, etc. it is not complicated at all.
I just completed one to change the last name to a name that he was using and it was approved in aprox 4wks.
You will need to eventually place a legal notice in the newspaper (perhaps MD and NY).
Re: name change
If you are a resident of NY, you petition NY for the name change. You need a certified copy of your birth certificate.
As long as the purpose for the name change is not fraud, you are a US citizen and you haven't been convicted of a crime, etc. have no judgments liens, child/spousal support arrears...... it is not complicated at all.
Attorney Moroknek is mistaken as there are no Bd of Health forms required.
You will need to eventually place a legal notice in the newspaper (perhaps MD and NY).
Re: name change
It is somewhat involved. There are documents from the State Health Department etc. to be signed and filed. Let me know if you are serious.
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