What do I need to change my last name in Indiana?
What do I need to change my last name in Indiana?
To change your last name, you will need to complete an application for a new Social Security card. You will also need proof of United States citizenship, proof of identity (a valid driver’s license, state issued identification, or U.S. passport), and a certified copy of your marriage license.
How do I change my child’s last name in Indiana?
You can file a petition for the name change of a minor in the circuit court, superior court, or probate court of Indiana in the county in which you reside. Ind. Code § 34-28-2-1. You can find a list of courts by county at: http://www.in.gov/judiciary/2808.htm.
How do I change my gender marker in Indiana?
How do I start the process of a name and gender change? Contact the LGBT project at lgbtgroup@ilsi.net or We can write the paperwork for you or represent you in court if having a lawyer would be helpful. You can also fill out this packet and represent yourself in court.
How old do you have to be to change your name in Indiana?
17 or older
How long do you have to change a baby’s last name?
Many states allow for a name change within the first six to twelve months without needing one. That way no one ends up stuck with the legal name “Baby” because their parents hadn’t settled on a name before leaving the hospital.
Is it weird to change your baby’s name?
One more time: it’s okay to change your baby’s name. Too often, we see stressed-out parents coming to the Nameberry Forums for advice on dealing with baby name regret. It’s something that reportedly affects between 10-20% of new parents, but it’s rarely talked about publicly.
How hard is it to change your child’s last name?
Petitioning a court to change a child’s name is usually not difficult. It will require a few basic forms, which you can often download for free from the website of your county court. However, a judge will approve the name change only if it is in the child’s best interest.
