State Requirements For Name Change Petition

You cannot file a name change in order to:

• Avoid Judgment, Debts or Obligations.
• Capitalize on Trademarked or Celebrity Names (Living or Deceased).
• Promote Racial Slurs or Discrimination.
• Promote or to Cause Violence

Once The Courts Approve Your Name Change Petition

Once the court approves your name change petition, you must contact the correct agencies in order for them to change everything to the new name.

• DMV- To change personal State Identification Card & Driver's License
• Social Security Card
• Retirement Plans
• Educational Institutions
• County Clerk Recorder - Marriage Certificate
• USCIS - Passport
• County Clerk Recorder - Bith Certificate
• Internal Revenue Services
• United States Postol Service
• Banks and Other Financial Institutions
• Doctors
• Lawyers
• State Tax Treasurer
• Your Employer
• Voter Registrations
• Credit Card Compani