Do I need an attorney to change name based on usage?
Live in SC. Need to get my BC corrected. I have my SSN card correct. So, would I need an attorney for this? The court house seems oblivious to what I am asking. Any suggestions?
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No, you don't have to have one, but it would be a good idea. It will cost you about $300.
As far as I can find, your name on your birth certificate is your correct name, according to South Carolina. So you just petition for a name change - the court clerk should have the forms, not sure why they would be confused by it.
The state law that details the requirements to accompany the petition is here: http://www.scstatehouse.net/code/t15c049...
"Based on usage" -- what does that mean?
A legal change of name requires going through the procedures set forth in your state -- which least I checked required a court order.
Once you have the court order authorizing your change of name, you simply send a copy of that court order to the state where your birth certificate is on file, and have them change it.
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