What’s in a Name?

So, you want to change your name. What’s in a name? Actually a lot. Your name represents your identity and verifies your existence. Name change is the basic legal act that is recognized in all legal systems to allow an individual to adopt a name other than the one given at birth, marriage or adoption. If you are in need of a name change completion, visit mylegaledge.com or send us an e-mail at staff@mylegaledge.com. In addition, you may leave a comment with your contact information in our Name Change category here at MyLegalReview.com.

Basically, state law usually governs name changes in the United States. A person can usually change his or her name for any reason. However, the applicant for a name change may be required to give an explanation of the name change on the name change application. Anyone seeking to change their name to avoid debts or liens will be highly disappointed because name changes will not be granted by courts for this reason.

Also, keep in mind that you can’t change your name to one that is used by a notable person with the intent to mislead. Courts will not allow name changes that involve obscenities or incites violence.

For more information on the procedure and process of a name change, check out our Name Change information category. If you need a name change completion service, visit mylegaledge.com. You can also contact us at staff@mylegaledge.com. Also, if you leave a comment here at MyLegalReview.com, we will be happy to respond to your inquiry.