Legal Question in Family Law in Minnesota
Name change
When you get married can you legally change your first name when you change your last name. (From Jill to Jillian)?
Asked on 8/01/02, 4:00 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Bonnie Selby
Bonnie J. Selby, Attorney at Law
Re: Name change
You can change your name by using a new one consistently, of course, but to maintain the same social security #, DL#,change your birth certificate, etc, you must petition the court to officially order the change made. . .then send that order to the appropriate agencies.
Answered on 8/02/02, 8:16 am