Getting My Name Legally Changed Finally

[Guest Lizzie McTrucker]

I just went to LegalZoom.com and filled out all the papework for a legal name change. Documents should arrive in 2-3 business days.

Total cost $139 (which is cheaper than doing it yourself!)

Good thing I had the documents filled out previously because I forgot a lot of the dates that were required (employment and address history).

Once the documents arrive I just need to go get fingerprinted (weird, but okay) and file them down at the court house.

..and then wait for the notice to appear in court.

name requested: Elizabeth Anne (current last name here)

[Sally]

Well, congratulations Elizabeth Anne (current last name here)!

That is wonderful - I am so glad that you have finally gotten around to this important piece of the puzzle.

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest Leah1026]

I just went to LegalZoom.com and filled out all the papework for a legal name change. Documents should arrive in 2-3 business days.

Total cost $139 (which is cheaper than doing it yourself!)

The total for ALL my legal fees (name change, driver's license twice and birth certificate) was $62. And I did it all myself. I love my state!

[Guest leo]

awsum, im not sure when to change mine, i need a job in the new city im movin to first

[Guest joe0117]

Congratulations Ms. Elizabeth Anne (current last name here)!

It feels good to finally be legally you! I just did this so I am now legally Joseph Caleb (new last name here)

Total cost for me to do it in MA $18 + $2 to park.

I am happy for you!

Joe

[Guest Treasa]

Congratulations Ms. Elizabeth Anne ___________! (This makes me think I'm writing some sort of nineteenth century novel.)

Total cost for me to do it in MA $18 + $2 to park.

Thanks for the info, Joe. Now I know that finances won't be holding me back from taking that step.

--Treasa

[Guest Donna Jean]

Elizabeth Anne.....

Hummmmm.....that sounds familiar.

Way to go, Hon.....that is an outstanding part of your transition and it probably feels great to get done...Now people will call your name...not just because you want them to...but, because it's really YOU....

So very good, Lizzie...wonderful!

XXOO

Donna Jean

[Paula ult]

Congrats Elizabeth Anne (current last name here) it's a big step, i will be doing my name change early next year, downloaded the paperwork and even have it filled out ready to go.

HUGS!

Paula

[Guest IGotThatGoodGood]

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Congratulations Ms. Elizabeth Anne (current last name here)!

It feels good to finally be legally you! I just did this so I am now legally Joseph Caleb (new last name here)

Total cost for me to do it in MA $18 + $2 to park.

I am happy for you!

Joe

Really that's all you payed? I thought it was $165

[Guest angie]

When I got my name change was when I could not stand having to present

my old ID,sign my old name to legal documents.I waited until I was nineteen

months in transition.Doing so,made me a very happy lady,gave me new found

confidence and deep a abiding peace that I NEVER had to sign (his)name again

to anything ever again.

Angie

[Guest ~Kelly~]

In GA it was only sixty something dollars including the court filing fees and the newspaper publication fees. It just takes forever.....I filed at the beginning of October and finally had my court hearing on December 23

[Guest Martin]

My legal name change cost a lot - especially with all the certified copies I had to buy to change everything and the costs of changing my documents. But even without the stuff, it cost $83.00. With all that stuff, it cost over $300.

[Guest Joe Cool]

Sorry guys,

Yeah in MA you can file for a waiver of fees if you are unable to pay due to financial difficulty or if there are safety concerns. A judge makes the determination on a person to person basis. Then all of the fees are waived and the only cost is for duplicate documents.

Hope this helps.

Joe

[Guest angie]

My name change cost me 500 in legal fees.

But I was going for gender marker(which I got) and name.

Was it worth the money spent?Every single penny of it.(smile)

Angie

[Guest bronx]

Congrats to ya, it's really a huge milestone. trust I know did it last year, cost me nothing, went through a non-profit organization in NYC. That does name changes for trans people who are NYC residents.

[Guest pattib]

YAY!!!!!!!

CONGRATS!! That is awesome! I am soooooooo happy for you!

- pattib

[Guest ~Brenda~]

Hugs Lizzie!!

Congratulations!! Thanks for letting us know what you did and how you did your name change!!! Very helpful!!

Love

bernii

[Guest Lizzie McTrucker]

The name change forms have arrived at the house.

Unfortunatly I'm not there yet, but they're being held by the parents.

Once I get home I just have to go get finger printed and then file the documents and wait for the hearing date notice.

..and most likely get a PO Box once it's all done since my father is still not comfortable with it. Well my mom isn't either but dad is more uncomfortable if that makes sense.

[Guest IGotThatGoodGood]

I went today down to the court house to file the paper work. I now have to wait 2 weeks to get it changed. I went in as 'Giselle' OMG I was SCARED TO DEATH!! It's so scary the first time going out full-time.