Check your local laws and court requirements for a legal name change
Confirm you are eligible to change your name
Choose the new name you want to use
Complete the required name change petition or application
Gather required identification and supporting documents
File the petition or application with the appropriate court or government office
Pay the required filing fees
Attend any required hearing or appointment
Obtain a court order or official approval if required
Update your Social Security record, if applicable
Update your driver’s license or state ID
Update your passport, if applicable
Update your bank accounts, employer records, and tax records
Update your voter registration, insurance, and other official records
Publish notice of the name change if your jurisdiction requires it
Keep certified copies of the name change order or approval