Check your local laws and court requirements for a legal name change
Confirm you are eligible to file for a name change
Gather required identification and supporting documents
Complete the name change petition or application
File the petition with the appropriate court or government office
Pay the required filing fee or request a fee waiver if eligible
Publish notice of the name change if required by law
Attend any required hearing or appointment
Obtain the court order or official name change certificate
Update your Social Security record
Update your driver’s license or state ID
Update your passport
Update your birth certificate if allowed
Update bank accounts, employment records, insurance, and other accounts
Notify schools, landlords, utilities, and other relevant institutions
Keep certified copies of the name change order or certificate