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myerscm
Oct 24, 2007, 06:27 PM
My Fiancée was adopted when he was 8 but now he has two last names. Before we get married he would like to drop his birth name and go by his adopted name. How long does this take and does anyone have a clue as to the cost?
charlotte234s
Oct 24, 2007, 06:31 PM
What state do you live in?
myerscm
Oct 24, 2007, 06:42 PM
I am living in VA, he is in CA
charlotte234s
Oct 24, 2007, 07:14 PM
All right, this website lists steps required for changing your name in California.
California Courts: Self-Help Center: More Topics: How to Change Your Name or Your Gender: Changing the Name of an Adult: How do I Ask the Court to Change my Name? (http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/other/namechangeadult2.htm)
charlotte234s
Oct 24, 2007, 07:15 PM
I don't think it takes more than maybe a few months and it probably won't cost a terrible amount.