Wednesday, September 14, 2011

How much does it cost to change your name?

I was stuck with very annoying Christian names, how much would it cost to change my middle names and my first name?How much does it cost to change your name?Contact your local court house. Most states have a packet that you can get with a application for name change. It is not a difficult process. You can fill these out, pay a fee and then you go before the judge or a hearing board and explain why you want this name change. It will be granted if your request is reasonable. The fees run from around 80-250. The more expensive fees are for families (so much for each person, etc.). If you do the packet yourself and don't go through an attorney, it will be much less expensive and just as legal. Your court house can give you all the necessary information.How much does it cost to change your name?The costs vary by state if you are in the US. You do not need a lawyer. Generally it is the probate, family or surrogate court that has jurisdiction to change names. Go to your state website judiciary link and search for name change. It will give you the process, cost and possibly the form(s) you need to complete and file.