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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Can we process your name change forms with the court?
    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.
  • What local courts can process your name change forms?
    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
  • Why am I required to publish a filed "Order to Show Cause" form in the newspaper?"
    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.
  • Can I change my name during my U.S. naturalization process?
    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
  • Why might a judge refuse your name change?
    ​​​​​​​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.
  • How can you use your new name?
    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.
  • After your name change, what agencies should you notfiy of your name change?"
    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

Contact Us!

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14401 Sylvan St. #101
Van Nuys, CA 91401
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Call our office

(818) 207-3483

Mike, Publications Manager:
310-989-6474
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