I've been wondering for a while now what I would have to do if I wanted to change my first name legally. I heard there's a lot of hassle and fees involved like publishing your name on the paper for a few months. Can anyone enlighten me on the topic if I live in the U.S?
Not from the US, but the hassle usually comes from having to change EVERYTHING ELSE your name is associated with, not the actual name change itself. Shit like bills, bank accounts and every little thing you wouldn't think of.
>>17995061
What if I don't have anything of the sort? I'm only recently going to start at the University and can only imagine getting basic ID records changed like SS and maybe birth certificate. I don't have accounts at the bank yet.
>>17995058
Is there a benefit to you to change it legally? Just start going by whatever name you want.
current name? changing it to what?
>>17995069
>d maybe birth certificate. I don'
plus all your school paperwork.
>>17995071
depending on the state this is probably better. i ncalifornia you can use a fake name for anything other than government documents.
literally the only requirement is that you be consistent.
>>17995769
That pic just cracks me up