Can I change my name ?

Question

Can i change my middle name so that it is my real name ?

For example, lets say my full name is Bob Roy Gonzalez , and I want my name to be Roy Bob Gonzalez. I live in California so how do you change your name and what does it cost ?

Answer 1

Yes, you can. Apparently it's:

Download Online - $59.95*

Mail Paper Copy - $69.95*

Preparation Services - $169.00*

Read about the process and procedure at reference (3)

* = price, according to reference 1-2

Answer 2

go down to city hall and get the paperwork for a name change! take your legal documents with you.

Answer 3

Yes, I know a lawyer who legally reversed the order of his given names from Jon Mark to Mark Jon. As long as there's no intent to defraud, filing a petition to change a given name is a simple procedure, but it's also not illegal to start calling yourself any name you choose without filing a plea as long as you have no intent to defraud.  

The work--and expense--comes with notifying Social Security, employers, banks, credit card companies and notifying insurers of the change as well as amending your will, deeds, and any other legal documents.

The California Name Change Center Lists the Following Forms:

Name Change for an Adult -- $39.95

Paralegal Prepared California Name Change for an Adult -- $79.95

Answer 4

its gonna cost u like 100 bucks i think but it can be done

take all your id birth certificate and stuff to where that other person said