A legal Change Last Name, or social security Change Last Name is a two step process. Your name is your legal identity. In the court's eyes, changing your name is really changing your legal identity.
If you want to change your name outside of marriage or adoption, you must petition the court. The court's role is to make sure you are changing your name for a valid reason.
The Legalzoom Change Last Name process is quick and easy. You fill out a simple questionnaire, and Legalzoom ensures that all questions will be answered to the court's satisfaction. Unlike do-it-yourself kits or forms, LegalZoom is a complete service - you can rest assured your documents will be prepared correctly.
Once the court approves your petition, you now have the necessary proof you have legally changed your name to update all of your vital records like a drivers license, passport, social security card, bank records or employment records.
To get a social security Change Last Name, you must first obtain a legal Change Last Name, and then send the paperwork to the social security office, to obtain a new card.
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