How long does it take to change ur name in ny???

Question

well im under 18 yrs old so i would be considered as a minor but i really hate my middle name so my parents will change it but i want to change it before the end of school year so its not in the yearbook.......

how long do u think it will take.....if my dad goes to change my name around the end of october???........is it possible that it will change before may?

pls answer........thank u guys so much

Answer 1

First of all you must be 18 years old do this. See this web site:www.spid.org/resources/namechange. When you have reached you 18th birthday it will take one to four weeks

Answer 2

No problem.

I changed my last name in NYC.

There is specific paperwork to file, and that takes about 6 weeks - they say it's quicker but it depends how behind the court is - took just over 6 weeks for me)

then, you have to place an Ad in a designated newspaper for a week (I used the Village Voice - it only comes out once a week).

then if the judge approves it (with your parents doing this for you, there is no reason to deny the request) you'll get your paperwork in about 2-4 weeks with your new legal name.

So realistically, it takes about 8-12 weeks.

However after that, make sure your folks update your name on Social Security, selective service, medical insurance, etc.

Good luck with your new middle name!