Do You Need to Legally Change Your Name?

Name Change Attorney Alexandria Virginia

There are a variety of reasons why someone might choose to change their name. For instance, if you are recently married or divorced you may benefit from seeking help from a name change attorney from Mughal Law Group. However, changing your name can be a complicated process in Virginia. Here is more information about the name change process in our state. 

How to Legally Change Your Name

To legally change your name in Virginia you will be required to fill out the necessary forms, be at least 18 years of age or if you are a minor the city or county where the minor resides will be the circuit court where the parents or legal guardians can file a name change petition, and finally give notice of the name change via publicizing it. 

• Good Intention – You must have good intentions to conduct a name change, you cannot change your name to run away from debts, to harass people, to imitate a celebrity, or to hide from past convictions such as a registration on the sex offender’s registry.
• Residency & Age – To petition the Court for a name change, you must be at least 18 years old and a resident of County or City to file the petition in the circuit court. For example if you are a resident of Alexandria Virginia then you must file your petition in Alexandria City Circuit. 
• Notice – Finally, you have to give adequate notice of your name change petition such as publication and in the event of a minor child, notice to any parties who have an interest in that child such as ex-spouses. 

Call a Name Change Attorney today!

A name change attorney in Alexandria Virginia can help you with your name change. Call us today and learn more about how to legally change your name in Virginia.