Just applied for a legal name change!

[Darrin Scott]

Now I just have to get the paperwork in the mail for a hearing! So excited!

[Sarah Blomsterhatt]

Congratulations. 

I got my name changed near the end of last year, the initial names I wanted I would not get but the lady who handled it was amazing and helped me sort it out, and quickly aswell.

It was a amazing change for me, I no longer had two names, one that I used when I was around people, and another when it came to more offical business.

So again, big congratulations.

[Josh]

Congrats! Im doing this soon i hope. Im filing my papers this week but i cant find the fee waiver form lol

[harlee]

Thats awesome!  When I changed my name I just had to go to their office, hand in my paper work and pay the fee. Then about a week later I got my new certificates in the mail.

[Simon]

Congrats! It's a great feeling and makes life so much easier when your documents get changed.

[ford]

Congrats!

I want to do this so bad...everything at my university is electronic and tied to my birth name. Homework submissions, email address, rosters. So after introducing myself as one name, I pretty much have to bring up the old name if people want to email me or anything. Awkwaaaaard.

[Darrin Scott]

Thanks all!

My university is the same. I can't wait to change everything.

I just went in and turned in the forms and paid the fee and I'm waiting on all my paperwork to come in the mail so I can go to my court date.

[Bastian]

Oh I just did this (I'm almost finished, just got my social insurance left). It's such a pain in the butt lol. I recommend making a list, if you haven't already, of all the things that need changing. Given I also changed my gender on everything while I was at it, but it's taken a while o_O But it's so much fun, i'm happy for you mate! I love telling people my name and having to sign for stuff.

[FullThrottleMalehem]

Congrats, man!

[castle91]

Congrats man that's exciting

[King Malachite]

Congrats!

[FTMDiaries]

Grats! I did mine last year, and it is so much better when you can start flashing pieces of paper with a gender-appropriate name on them.

[DriftingCrow]

When is your hearing?

[Darrin Scott]

March 20th. Coming up soon!

[Wolf Man]

Congrats man.

I'm planning on doing this soon, though I had surgery in January and still haven't done it... I'm mostly just nervous to get it going since I don't know what I'm doing lol

[DriftingCrow]

Congrats man.

I'm planning on doing this soon, though I had surgery in January and still haven't done it... I'm mostly just nervous to get it going since I don't know what I'm doing lol

What state do you live in Wolf Man? I've found basically step-by-step guides on changing your name for 2 different states, there's probably one out there for your state if you can find a state-specific trans website for where you live.

[Wolf Man]

I live in Southern California. A step-by-step would be great because I've found the forms and I've found the court house I need to go to, but I haven't a clue on what I do there. I'm not the type to jump into things and just play it by ear either.

Sorry for going off topic btw.

[DriftingCrow]

I live in Southern California. A step-by-step would be great because I've found the forms and I've found the court house I need to go to, but I haven't a clue on what I do there. I'm not the type to jump into things and just play it by ear either.

Sorry for going off topic btw.

Here you go: http://www.lgbt.ucla.edu/transresources.html#Legal     That's an expensive filing fee, they really get you there in CA.

Edit: BTW, clerks or their assistants are usually really helpful (just don't go about an hour before they close, or on Fridays  ). They're not allowed to give legal advice, but for anything else, they're usually willing to hold your hand and walk you through things.