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Name Change
If you want to change your name, you are always free to simply use a new name in your business, personal and social life. In order to avoid complications down the road, however, it is best to obtain a court-ordered name change. This will allow you to change your name on all legal, financial and government documents, and ensures that your identity and history are connected with your new name.
LegalZoom can help you with this process and save you both time and money. LegalZoom will arrange all the documents that your county requires and provide them to you with easy instructions on how to file the forms and make your new name official.
Your "Name Change Package" Includes:
- Customized, state and county specific court documents
- Step-by-step instructions for filing your name change documents
- Free guide to updating records after name change
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*Based on an average hourly rate of $266/hour (2006 Survey of Law Firm Economics, Altman Weil Pensa Publications). Neither lawyer fee nor LegalZoom pricing includes required state, federal, or local filing fees.
Disclaimer Please note that LegalZoom's legal document service is not a law firm, does not act as your attorney and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Rather, it helps you represent yourself in your own legal matters. If you seek representation, are involved in litigation or have complex legal issues that cannot be resolved on your own, we recommend that you hire an attorney. Click here to learn more about our service.
It's easy:
- Complete our simple name change questionnaire
Please note: Newlyweds or those going through a divorce may not need our service and should contact the government agency that issued the marriage license for more information on name changes. - We will review your answers for spelling, grammar and consistency and create your name change documents for easy filing. You can rest easy knowing your application is accurately completed.
- We'll mail your completed name change documents within 2 business days, along with easy-to-follow instructions for filing the paperwork with the courts.
Satisfied Customers
"When I took the change of name papers that you prepared to the local courthouse, they were VERY impressed at how thorough you were and how well prepared I was. I saved considerable money by using LegalZoom.com"
Carolyn D., Fredericksburg, VA
