Is it legal to go by a different name?

In the US you can use any name you please as long as it is not fraudulent or misleading. Your”legal name” is the one found on official documents such as your birth certificate and passport. If you want to change that, there is a simplified court petition available in most states.

Can you use a different first name without legally changing it?

Using this “common law rule,” you can change your name without even going to court. Technically, you only need to begin using your chosen name to assume it – and can do so legally. Arizona, for example, requires an updated social security card in order to change your name on your driver’s license.

Can my ex change my child’s surname at school?

Permission to change the child’s name will only go ahead if the court considers it is in the child’s best interests. The court will consider a number of factors in making this decision, including but not limited to, any contact and commitment to the relationship between parent and child.

Can I take my boyfriend’s last name without being married?

If you’d like to take your unmarried partner’s last name, you can do so with a court order, but you’ll need to follow your state’s guidelines and restrictions. State rules may vary, but these are the most common: you may not change your name to escape your debts or other liabilities, and.

How many names can you give a child?

Birth Certificate Naming Rules Many states require at least two names on a birth certificate —a family name and a given name chosen by a parent. When the parents are married at the time of their child’s birth, certain states mandate that the child is given the father’s surname.

Can a school refuse to change a child’s name?

It is important to remember that the school is under no legal obligation to make any informal name change and is fully entitled to refuse to do so. Where the informal name change is accepted by the school, any other person with parental responsibility who disagrees with this action may choose to apply to Court for a Prohibited Steps Order.

Can you legally change your name if you have a nickname?

To get names changed on legal forms, school registration, etc, you would have to go through a legal name change. If you are under 18, you will need your parents’ permission to change your name. As long as the nickname is appropriate, and it can even be a different traditional kind of name, no one will refuse to call you by it.

Can the Board of Education change the name of a school?

The Board of Education may consider a name change if the majority of its members agree that there is a compelling reason to do so. Any request to change the name of a currently constructed facility shall follow the same process as a request for name a portion of a school or facility which is outlined below.

How can I change the name of my child to another?

Pick one you like and ask people to call you that. To get names changed on legal forms, school registration, etc, you would have to go through a legal name change. If you are under 18, you will need your parents’ permission to change your name.