How can I change my name without my parents knowing?

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How can I change my name without my parents knowing?

A: You will have to ask the court for special permission to get the name change without letting the other parent know. To do this, the judge will ask you to look for the other parent, and you have to look as hard as possible, asking friends and family and looking up public records.

How old do you have to be for your parents to change your name?

A child age 14 or older must consent to their own name change. If any of the children are 14 or older, each child must complete a consent. This form asks the judge to grant the child’s name change without you having to appear at a hearing.

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Can a 13 year old change their name?

Generally you have to be a legal adult (age of majority), or have the permission of your parents. Originally Answered: Can a 13 year old change their name? They have to get signed by their parents you can change your name at any age as long as your parents sign.

Can a parent force a child to change their name?

If one of your parents (or guardians) wants to change your name, but the other parent doesn’t agree (and they both have parental responsibility) then the parent who wants to change your name can apply to the court for a Specific Issue Order, allowing the change of name.

Can a 16 year old legally change their name without parental consent?

Once you’re 16 years old, it’s legally your own decision to change your name. If you’re 16 or 17, you’re treated in the same way as an adult, and you can change your own name (by deed poll) without your parents’ consent. (And your parents cannot change your name for you without your own consent.) There are some exceptions to this though.

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Can I Change my Baby’s name after 6 months?

I went six months with this name; it was MY name. IAA: I completely agree with you. I believe once their natural family has named a child that it should never be changed with the exception of the last name, and that is it! Names have power, and it is a part of a child’s roots.

How do I Change my Name If I have parental responsibility?

If you want to change your name, someone with parental responsibility for you will have to change your name by deed poll, on your behalf. Everyone with parental responsibility will have a say in the matter, but the sort of consent they need to give depends on what part of the U.K. you live in.