How do you get your name (at least the first name) officially changed?

Question

How do you get your name (at least the first name) officially changed?

Answer 1

go or call city hall

Answer 2

It depends on where you live.  In Kentucky, I had to file a petition with the Circuit Court Clerk's office.  I paid a fee, was given a date to go before a judge, and he granted the name change.  The form was simple, and the fee was less than $20 at the time.

Make a few phone calls to your local court system.  Someone there will be able to point you in the right direction.

Answer 3

go to the social security center.  It only took thirty minutes with standing in line and all.  Then they will mail you your new social security card.

Answer 4

Go to the social security office and fill out a form to change it, get a new social security card.