How I did it: It took me a couple of months to make sure if I really wanted to change my name, because I know some people may not get used to calling me by my new name, but I finally decided this is something I've always wanted. I did some research online, printed out the forms, went and got my fingerprints taken, went to the self help court, and got my forms notarized, and filed them, and in 3 days i got my court hearing for my final judgment by mail. I went to the court had a 5 minute hearing and that was it.
Lessons & tips: If you really want to change your name make sure it's a name that you really want and like.
Resources: Internet
I just have a few questions..
at the court hearing, what was your reason for changing your name?
My reason would be that I never liked my name, I feel the new name is more professional, I intend on using it as a stage name etccc are these good enough reasons?
DisplacedNewYorker Super Annoyed
Yes, Thats good enough. I just told the judge that I didn’t like my name, and that was it, because I never felt that it went with my personality, and the type of person that I am.
