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mtituscarn
Jan 26, 2009, 10:42 AM
I need to change my daughter's last name I was told that I would have to pay like $300.00 dollars in order to get this done, also I was told that I would have to fill out paperwork by myself or pay a lawyer. Or should I wait until my daughter turns 18 in a couple of months?

stevetcg
Jan 26, 2009, 10:46 AM
I need to change my daughter's last name I was told that i would have to pay like $300.00 dollars in order to get this done, also I was told that I would have to fill out paperwork by myself or pay a lawyer. Or should I wait until my daugher turns 18 in a couple of months?

Please don't piggyback on other people's questions.

It is going to cost a few hundred in a couple of months too. Those are court fees and don't matter what age the person is. If you have consent of both parents, waiting is pointless.

ScottGem
Jan 26, 2009, 11:59 AM
First its not a good idea to piggyback your question on someone else's. This can lead to confusion. You should start a new thread. So I've moved your question to its own thread.

Why do you need to change her name?

She is better off waiting though. To change a minor's name requires approval of both parents. But once she turns 18 she can legally change her name without anyone but a court's approval.