Can I change my name for no reason?

Why you might want to change your name. You don’t need to have any kind of valid reason to change your name, so long as it is not for any fraudulent purpose, such as avoiding paying a debt or fulfilling an obligation — you are free to change your name at any time.

When do I need to legally change my name?

There are several reasons someone may want to change their name, often after a marriage or divorce. The process of legally changing your name generally includes petitioning to change your name and using your new name.

Is it legal to change the name of a famous person?

There are some exceptions though. For example, you can’t: Change your name with the intention to mislead, which usually involves taking the name of a famous person (courts typically do not allow this, unless you have a convincing reason that’s not related to the famous person or the use of his or her name)

Can you change your name to goveg com?

You cannot change your name to something deemed “obscene” in your local community. You CAN become “Megatron” or “GoVeg.com” if you choose (it’s been done already) or even “Jesus Christ” (also been done).

Can you change your name for fraudulent purposes?

You cannot change your name for fraudulent purposes. For example, you cannot change your name because you have warrants on you, owe child support or have creditors that you’re trying to avoid. You cannot change your name to something deemed “obscene” in your local community. You CAN become “Megatron” or “G… Loading…

There are several reasons someone may want to change their name, often after a marriage or divorce. The process of legally changing your name generally includes petitioning to change your name and using your new name.

There are some exceptions though. For example, you can’t: Change your name with the intention to mislead, which usually involves taking the name of a famous person (courts typically do not allow this, unless you have a convincing reason that’s not related to the famous person or the use of his or her name)

How to legally change your name after a divorce?

Marriage Name Change 1 Marriage Name Change To legally change your name through marriage, you must apply for a marriage license at your county courthouse. 2 Divorce Name Change The first step of a divorce name change is to go through divorce proceedings in your state. 3 Court-Ordered Name Change

How much does it cost to change your name in court?

It’s not cheap to change your name. It’ll likely cost a few hundred dollars. According to LegalZoom, you should be ready to spend at least $100 to $150 to file a name change petition in court, plus additional fees to have your forms notarized.