In Virginia, you can change your name by filing a petition or application with the circuit court of the county or city where you live. Specific information must be included in the petition. Those specifics are set forth in this article.
The court has discretion as to whether or not to grant the request for change of name. The court will usually grant the request, unless there is a sound reason not to do so. For example, the court is not likely to grant a request that would infringe upon the rights of others or which would facilitate a fraudulent purpose.
Upon entry of the order granting the name change, the court will direct the court clerk to record your old and new names int he court records and to send a certified copy to the State Registrar of Vital Records and to the Central Criminal Records Exchange. A new birth certificate sowing your new name is available from Vital Records upon request and payment of a small fee.
What the Court Needs~ The Court needs family information from you, including the names of both of your parents, including your mother's maiden name, your date and place of birth. The Court needs to know whether you have previously changed your name, all former names you have used, as well as the proposed name, your current name and place of residence. The Court needs to know if you have a criminal record, inncluding whether you are currently in jail or on probation and whether you have a felony conviction record. Furthermore, the Court needs to know the reason or reasons for your desiring to change your name. You must state that you have no fradulent or unlawful purpose in seeking to change your name. Finally, you must ask that your name be changed.
Forms Available on Line~ A form is available on-line for preparation by the public. The form is Form CC-1411 and is titled "Application for Change of Name (Adult)". Although the form is available on-line, It must be printed, signed, notarized and filed on paper with the court, along with the appropriate fee. The website for forms is located at http://www.courts.state.va.us/forms/circuit/civil.html.
Divorce~ While you can no longer get your name back as part of the divorce decree as allowed formerly, your name can still be restored as part of your divorce in a separate order. In filing for divorce or immediately subsequent to entry of a decree of divorce, you may request restoration of your maiden name or even restoration of a former married name. There is a small clerk's fee that applies in such cases.
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