Los Angeles Name Change

Once you have received your decree of name change, you will then have to obtain certified copies of the decree for passports, or social security and in some cases you can send photo copies of the name change decree to other agencies such as credit cards and banks. To change your birth certificate, you need to apply to the appropriate agency in the state/ country in which you were born and will probably need a certified copy of the name change decree along with a small fee. continue reading...

It’s easy to change your name as an adult since you do not require consent. In certain instances, you may not be able to change your name. An example of this would be if you have a criminal record.

A name change for a minor (under the age of 18) can be accomplished even if one parent does not consent. However, the non-consenting parent then must be given notice. Also, if the child is over the age of 14 years, he/she must also consent to the name change.