My name has two last names. And that's because my mom wanted me to have her maiden name and my legal last name, but I just want my dad's last name. How much money does it cost to go to Town Hall and get it changed?How much money does it cost to change your last name?The filing fee depends on which state your in. Changing your name is really a simple process, by doing it yourself you'll save money you would of used to hire an attorney or paralegal to prepare it for you. You can get all the paperwork and instructions you need to change your name at - http://www.legalformsbank.biz/namechange - then all you'll have to pay is your state's filing fees.How much money does it cost to change your last name?Unless you put it in your question, we can't tell what country you are in. It is the most frustrating thing Yahoo does. It doesn't matter if you go into domestic Yahoo or one of the International Yahoos - UK, Australia, Canada, India - all of the questions in English go into one big %26quot;pot%26quot;.
In Stanislaus County, California, you call the clerk at the county courthouse. You fill out a form and pay $320. You also take out a Legal Notice in a local newspaper for four weeks. That cost is in addition to the $320. If no one objects, you get your decree.
Every time you apply for a new passport, driver's license, etc. you will need to mail in or show a notarized copy of the decree. If you have to mail one in and don't get it back, chalk up another $25 or so.
The procedure is the same in all counties in California, although the cost may vary. I suspect the procedure is about the same in most states in the USA, although the cost and the length of time may vary.
If you are in the UK, say so and one of the UK people will explain deed polls to you.
If you are a minor it will be more difficult.How much money does it cost to change your last name?I'm pretty sure it's free but it can be tough to persuade the judges and people to hear your case, but fines can't exceed 100 dollars. If in doubt, call them.
