Do i have to pay to change my name back to my birth name?

Question

My parents change my last name when i was 7 years old but i have now been in contact with my relatives etc that i didn't know then so i have decided i would like the name on my birth ceft. Do i have to pay for that all can i just change back?

Answer 1

You don't have to use deed poll to change your name, just so long as you are not changing your name for fraudulent reasons. If you are reverting back to the name on your birth certificate, there should be no problems at all, after all it is your legal name.

Answer 2

There are fees and those fees vary by each county and state, so you would have to check with the local court in your county.  They are the ones that charge the fee for you to see the judge.  However, as someone else erroneously pointed out, you do NOT need a lawyer, if you are legally an adult.  If you are still a minor, you likely need your legal guardian's permission, so it would be better to wait until you are 18.

Answer 3

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Name_

check it out

Where I live you pay $45 and must provide reason for change. If you are male and do it to keep family line going thats great if female don't bother it will change when you marry.  Why all sudden relatives in picture?  They knew you existed before name change. Do it for the right reason

Answer 4

You can just change it back

Answer 5

You can call yourself anything you want.

As long as it is not for fraudulent purposes, you just need to call yourself by your chosen name.

If you are willing to pay, there is always someone willing to take your money, but legally, it just isn`t necessary.

Answer 6

Name changes are filed by the county clerks office or office of registrar. There is a fee. Check with your local courthouse to find out how much and what the requirements for doing so are. Marriage is an example. So is adoption. Divorce or death of a spouse.

Bear in mind everything else has to be changed as well. Credit cards, driver's license, deeds, social security card, etcetera etcetera.

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Answer 7

quite possibly

Answer 8

There is a small fee that must be paid to make your new name legal.

Answer 9

Any change to a legal name requires a petition to a judge.  Unless you are extremely savy with the law, you would need to hire a civil lawyer.

Answer 10

yes pay

Answer 11

Laws regarding change of name certainly vary from one country to another. It depends to some extent on where you live.

Answer 12

no need to pay, just go by what's on the birth card

Answer 13

It's up to you and what age you now are. Also, it is very important to ask the Department of Vital Statistics what you need to do to effect that change. There usually is a charge for this service. I wish you well. Peace!!!