How do you change your name in Maryland?
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How do you change your name in Maryland?
General: To change your name you must file a Petition for Change of Name. A notice of the request must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which you reside unless the Court grants a waiver of publication. You will need to check with the Clerk of Court regarding publication of the Notice.
When you divorce do you keep your married name?
If you are going to keep your married name, you need to say so in the divorce decree. There will be a question that asks if you would like to retain your married name, or be known by your maiden (or former) name. Your husband cannot request your drop his name, regardless of the reason.
How do I revert back to my maiden name?
If this is the case, it is relatively simple to go back to using your maiden name. You simply need to take with you a copy of the Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate and, if applicable, the Divorce Order to the relevant institutions and inform them that you are reverting to your maiden name.
Is it OK to change your name?
1. You can name yourself anything, with a few exceptions. If you don’t like your birth name, you can legally change it to whatever you want … with a few exceptions.
