Obtaining A Name Change

The process for obtaining a name change has become more and more common. We have seen an increase in name changes for transgender individuals and for many others based on a variety of factors. Some individuals want to change their name to start over when escaping an abusive relationship or others simply need a fresh start. It is also common for a biological parent to want to change the name of a child, whether to include a biological father's surname or for other reasons. Whether the person seeking a name change is an adult or a minor, the general procedure remains the same.

It is important to know that name changes, because of a marriage or divorce, do not follow this process, but are much more efficient and usually require less paperwork.