Other Name Change Resources
There are numerous reasons a person needs to go through the name change process. These can be divided into four categories. The most common type of name change is a name change after marriage, which is explained on our name change for newlyweds page.
Take a look at our resources for other name change processes.
Name Change after Divorce
This process is preferably started before the divorce. We also offer explanations
for those who did not include a name change request in the original divorce petition.
Legal Name Change
Adults need to go through this process for a name change if they do not have
a marriage certificate or divorce decree to justify a name change.
Name Change for Minors
Name change for a minor may be desired for a number of reasons. This process
must be implemented by a parent or guardian.