Question 1

Can we process your name change forms with the court?

Accepted Answer

No, we only offer Name Change Publication services currently. 
 
Our publishing service includes a 4 week legal notice in the Beverly Hills Weekly newspaper, a Los Angeles adjudicated newspaper.

Question 2

What local courts can process your name change forms?

Accepted Answer

If you are currently a U.S. citizen and want to change your name, you will need to file a case at your local court. Find your court: Click Here

Question 3

Why am I required to publish a filed "Order to Show Cause" form in the newspaper?"

Accepted Answer

The law mandates that you publish your new name change form and the date of your court hearing to prevent fraud and inform people that you are changing your name. This will allow any individuals a chance to object.

Question 4

Can I change my name during my U.S. naturalization process?

Accepted Answer

Yes but going through your local court is recommended.
You can find information about this in the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services guide to naturalization Click Here

Question 5

Why might a judge refuse your name change?

Accepted Answer

​​​​​​​Potential reasons a judge might refuse your name change are: 
Judge feels that this name change is fraudulent.
Judge sees you are requesting name change to hide illegal activity.
Your name change resembles a famous individual.
You do not have the proper paperwork completed.

Question 6

How can you use your new name?

Accepted Answer

Using your new name in introductions
Submitting applications and forms under your new name
Changing names on other legal documents (birth certificate, drivers license, social security card)
Informing your friends and family to go by your new name.

Question 7

After your name change, what agencies should you notfiy of your name change?"

Accepted Answer

Social Security Administration 
Department of Motor Vehicles 
Passport Office
IRS
Voter Registration
 
Post office*
Banks and other financial institutions*
Credit Card companies (or issuers)*
Doctors*
Insurance companies*
State Tax Authority*
 
*depending on office

Name Change P u b l i c a t i o n

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we process your name change forms with the court?

What local courts can process your name change forms?

Why am I required to publish a filed "Order to Show Cause" form in the newspaper?"

Can I change my name during my U.S. naturalization process?

Why might a judge refuse your name change?

How can you use your new name?

After your name change, what agencies should you notfiy of your name change?"

Visit our office

14401 Sylvan St. #101

Van Nuys, CA 91401

Call our office

(818) 207-3483

Mike, Publications Manager:
310-989-6474

Name Change P u b l i c a t i o n

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we process your name change forms with the court?

What local courts can process your name change forms?

Why am I required to publish a filed "Order to Show Cause" form in the newspaper?"

Can I change my name during my U.S. naturalization process?

Why might a judge refuse your name change?

How can you use your new name?

After your name change, what agencies should you notfiy of your name change?"

Visit our office

​

14401 Sylvan St. #101

Van Nuys, CA 91401

​

Call our office (818) 207-3483 Mike, Publications Manager: 310-989-6474

Call our office

(818) 207-3483

Mike, Publications Manager:
310-989-6474