Legal Question in Family Law in North Carolina

Name Change

My child has my maiden name, and I married her father. What do I need to do to have her name changed to his?


Asked on 10/20/08, 2:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Judy Tseng Wake Law Office

Re: Name Change

As long as both parents agree (which would be true in your case), getting the child's name changed is a matter of simple paperwork and paying about $50 to the clerk of court. You can get an attorney to assist you or check with the special proceedings division of your local courthouse to see if they have the forms you can fill out yourself. You will need to also bring the child's birth certificate and social security card. No criminal record check is needed.

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Answered on 10/22/08, 8:26 pm


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