How to Change Your Name in New York
Complete a name change petition.. Gather the remaining paperwork.. File forms and fee.
Steps
Complete a name change petition.
Complete a name change petition.
Gather the remaining paperwork.
Gather the remaining paperwork.
File forms and fee.
File forms and fee.
Obtain a photocopy of the court order.
Obtain a photocopy of the court order.
Publish your new name in the local newspaper.
Publish your new name in the local newspaper.
Obtain a certified copy of the court order.
Obtain a certified copy of the court order.
Present your court order as evidence of your name change.
Present your court order as evidence of your name change.
Select the right name.
Select the right name.
Write your new name on your application for a marriage license.
Write your new name on your application for a marriage license.
Obtain a certified copy of your marriage certificate.
Obtain a certified copy of your marriage certificate.
Present your marriage certificate as evidence of your name change.
Present your marriage certificate as evidence of your name change.
Finalize your divorce.
Finalize your divorce.
Include a provision in your divorce judgment that authorizes your name change.
Include a provision in your divorce judgment that authorizes your name change.
File the divorce judgment with the county clerk's office.
File the divorce judgment with the county clerk's office.
Present your divorce judgment as evidence of your name change.
Present your divorce judgment as evidence of your name change.
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