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Doubting the Simplicity of a Name Change

Mar 25, 2011 20:27

Alright, so I tried to search through the tags under name change to see if I could find anything about name changes in the state of Missouri. I believe I have found out how to do this, but it seems TOO simple for a bureaucratic government task. So I go to the court, file a Petition of Name Change for Adult(which is like 2 pages long), wait for ( Read more... )

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some_human March 26 2011, 02:10:28 UTC

I'm not in Missouri, but I felt a bit the same way and mine was even simpler- no waiting for mail. I filled out the papers and paid, showed up in court f0r 10 minutes and the judge signed my papers, walked downstairs to the clerk's office and got my copies, and left.

It really is that simple! =D

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gender_revolt March 29 2011, 03:58:28 UTC

It must depend on the county. Some friends on mine in MA have had to publish it as well.

pirate_poet March 26 2011, 03:45:07 UTC

St. Louis Bois is pretty active if you want to ask there.

visualxjinsei March 26 2011, 19:38:22 UTC

Hi,

I have no experience with this, but I can see how it would be hard to believe. In my state, it took 2.5 hours just to get a license plate for my new car. :-O

I'm glad others are saying that's how easy it should be. :-)

If you don't mind my asking, how much did your name change cost there?

Good luck,

~Kale.

Colorado, 4 Felonies hdic March 27 2011, 05:09:15 UTC

I was arrested 10 years ago and plead guilty to 4 felony drug charges. I paid a Lawyer 1500.00 and this is all it ook to get my name change:

1. 2 sets of prints to send to the CBI and one to the FBI for background checks.

2. Background checks were vague about my arrest, but since they show up we:
A. Sent letters to the state I was arrested in, county, and FBI to list my new name as an alias.
B. Submitted a second set of prints to obtain 2 more background checks, which now reflect the new name as an alias.

3. Submitted these papers to a judge with 3 possible scenarios:
A. Judge stamps the change approved.
B. Judge orders the change to be published in the paper 3 times then approves.
C. Judge orders a hearing.

The judge ordered a publication, which has been done, and now I am waiting on my paperwork to take to SS and the DMV.

Pretty damn easy, especially considering my arrest record.

Best of luck!