Check your jurisdiction’s rules for changing a second name (also called a middle name or surname, depending on local terminology).
Confirm whether you need to...
Check the type of name change you need (legal name, preferred name, or both)
Review your local requirements (state/province, country, and any court or vital...
Check your country/state requirements for name changes (often handled by a vital records office or court).
Choose the new last name you want and confirm...
Find your current address details (street, apartment/unit number, city, state/province, ZIP/postal code, country).
Identify where you need to change the address (mailing address, billing address,...