How do I go about leagally changing the spelling of my daughters Name?

Why would you want to do this? You have to go to your towns court house and ask them about it. It should be pretty easy.

How do I go about leagally changing the spelling of my daughters Name?
When filing a minor name change petition, the parent or the legal guardian are known as the petitioner. For example, the petitioner (parent or legal guardian) seeks the name change of minor from John Smith to John Doe. The petitioner can be one parent or one legal guardian conducting the legal name change.


The petitioner is either (1) the parent or (2) the court appointed legal guardian(s) of the minor. If both parents of the minor are present and give full consent to the name change there should not be any complications. However, when there is only one parent filing the minor name change petition it is recommended if the absent biological parent consents to the name change petition.





If the biological or the absent parent cannot be located and the main petitioner does not know the whereabouts of that individual, certain procedure must be followed to satisfy the courts. Some court recommend that the parent filing the name change can put out a publication in seek of that parent or get required petitions from family member. Please contact us or the courts for more information.


Can I change my Birth Certificate once the court approves my name change?





Yes. Once the name change has been approved, you can contact Vital Records of your birth state and amend your birth certificate.








Will I have to make a representation in front of a judge when I file name change?





This depends on your state. You might not have to make a representation.








Can someone object to my name change petition?





Yes. Objections made can influence the courts decision on whether the name change is granted.








What are some reason my name change application can be denied?





If you are trying to:





Avoid Judgment, debts or any type of obligations.


Fraudulent Purposes.


Capitalize on trademarked or celebrity names (Living or Deceased).


Promote racial slurs or discrimination.


Promote or to cause violence.








Do I have to pay a court filing fee? Can this be waived?





Yes. You might have to pay a court filing fee. Filing fees range from $40-$400 depending on the fee schedule of the courts. You can file a fee waiver to exempt the court filing fee, however this depends on your financial background.








Will filing my name change affect my child support, alimony, or other entitlements?





No. Name change should not affect these entitlements; however you must notify these agencies of your new name.








How long does it usually take to file a name change once the petitions have been submitted to the courthouse?





In most courts, it usually takes 30-90 days. This depends on the state procedure and court volume.








When filing a minor name change, will I need consent from the other parent?





Yes. You will need consent from the other parent.





(this is all the information I could find, hope it helps ;))
Reply:Go to the courthouse, and prepare for tons of paperwork. The process will probably take bout 6 months - a judge has to approve it than it takes a while for everything to get changed.