How much money does it cost to add or take away a middle name? How much to change your first/last name?

Also, how do you go about this process? Can it be done online, or if not, what government agencey (?) do you have to talk to/register with?

How much money does it cost to add or take away a middle name? How much to change your first/last name?
Funny story. Parents often mix up the names of their children. Well my mom goes to the social security office to get my brother a new social security card. Lets say his name is Michael Timothy Oswald and mine is Lee Harvey Oswald. She comes back with a card that says Michael Harvey Oswald. Don't try this though.
Reply:Name changes are done by court order.


Easiest way is to call an attorney.


The state court, not city or county, in most states.


Do an internet search, I believe there are several sites that have the forms available, for a fee.
Reply:In many states (and at common law), you can use any name you want, as long as it is not for a criminal purpose. No court. No city hall (which wouldn't work anyway).





Social Security will not change your name without a court order changing it. The fee varies quite a bit, but some lawyers don't charge much, unless you're a Rockefeller or Kennedy!
Reply:i am pretty sure that you have to go to city hall

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