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Title: "I wish to change my name for the following reasons..."
Post by: tvc15 on February 02, 2011, 10:44:02 AM
Post by: tvc15 on February 02, 2011, 10:44:02 AM
I have to write down why I want to change my name, but I don't exactly want to put "I'm transgender." Would "common usage" be okay, or are they looking for something deeper? What did you guys put?
Title: Re: "I wish to change my name for the following reasons..."
Post by: Renate on February 02, 2011, 10:46:11 AM
Post by: Renate on February 02, 2011, 10:46:11 AM
"Common usage" sounds great to me.
Title: Re: "I wish to change my name for the following reasons..."
Post by: Robert Scott on February 02, 2011, 10:53:13 AM
Post by: Robert Scott on February 02, 2011, 10:53:13 AM
I advise clients to put ... common useage, want name to reflect self, safety (if they ask that a man with a female name causes you to get into violent situations), ...etc...doesn't really matter - they just want you to say something so if you are doing it for criminal reasons they have another charge against you. Most judges really don't look at it.
I don't know what state you live in .. but lots of states will now allow for you to state you want your birth certificate gender changed as well if you bring a letter from your doctor or therapist.
I don't know what state you live in .. but lots of states will now allow for you to state you want your birth certificate gender changed as well if you bring a letter from your doctor or therapist.
Title: Re: "I wish to change my name for the following reasons..."
Post by: Elijah3291 on February 02, 2011, 11:02:32 AM
Post by: Elijah3291 on February 02, 2011, 11:02:32 AM
I think that would work.
I think I mentioned sex change, and also that no one uses my other name
I think I mentioned sex change, and also that no one uses my other name
Title: Re: "I wish to change my name for the following reasons..."
Post by: wheat thins are delicious on February 02, 2011, 03:10:56 PM
Post by: wheat thins are delicious on February 02, 2011, 03:10:56 PM
yes, just put common usage.
Title: Re: "I wish to change my name for the following reasons..."
Post by: Nikolai_S on February 02, 2011, 05:39:19 PM
Post by: Nikolai_S on February 02, 2011, 05:39:19 PM
I'm just putting down "personal preference." Common usage works too. I don't think they actually care.
Title: Re: "I wish to change my name for the following reasons..."
Post by: Tad on February 02, 2011, 06:07:25 PM
Post by: Tad on February 02, 2011, 06:07:25 PM
Here it is standard to put 'Change of Gender'. No one cares.
Title: Re: "I wish to change my name for the following reasons..."
Post by: rexgsd on February 02, 2011, 06:20:25 PM
Post by: rexgsd on February 02, 2011, 06:20:25 PM
I've heard you can just put 'name i go by' or 'personal reasons'. something vague like that should be fine, thats what i put.
Title: Re: "I wish to change my name for the following reasons..."
Post by: Kaden on February 03, 2011, 06:58:08 AM
Post by: Kaden on February 03, 2011, 06:58:08 AM
Here the name change form specifically states "personal reasons" will not be accepted.
Title: Re: "I wish to change my name for the following reasons..."
Post by: LordKAT on February 03, 2011, 07:05:41 AM
Post by: LordKAT on February 03, 2011, 07:05:41 AM
I wrote transgender and want the name I use to be my legal name.
Title: Re: "I wish to change my name for the following reasons..."
Post by: Squirrel698 on February 03, 2011, 02:00:44 PM
Post by: Squirrel698 on February 03, 2011, 02:00:44 PM
I'm going with common usage and it better reflects who I am now.
25 more days until my court date. I can't wait!
25 more days until my court date. I can't wait!