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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Male to female transsexual talk (MTF) => Topic started by: Jayne on September 13, 2012, 11:15:24 AM

Title: My name is now legaly changed, i'm so happy
Post by: Jayne on September 13, 2012, 11:15:24 AM
I popped to the post office today to pick up a letter & it's now official, I am no longer Mr i'm now Miss.
As I read through the deed pole decleration about relinquishing my old name I was so happy I started crying, yet another step along the path of transitioning is behind me & it was a very easy step but also very emotionaly satisfying.

I know it's not a big deal really but it's good to share good news, it's a rare thing nowdays
Title: Re: My name is now legaly changed, i'm so happy
Post by: Beverly on September 13, 2012, 11:21:02 AM
Congrats!

I did mine via Statutory Declaration at the local court house. Cost £20 and took an hour for a magistrate to be free but on the first day of summer I was officially a "Ms".

I felt different afterwards. Having stood up and read my declaration from the witness box to the whole court somehow validated me even though I never doubted myself. I walked out of court straight across to the bank and changed the name on my account.

I felt on top of the world.
Title: Re: My name is now legaly changed, i'm so happy
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on September 13, 2012, 11:25:26 AM
Quote from: Jayne on September 13, 2012, 11:15:24 AM
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I know it's not a big deal really but it's good to share good news, it's a rare thing nowdays

No.  It is a big deal.  That person no longer exists.  You have taken their place.

Awesome news! (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2Fferret-3.gif&hash=f49e2f86761323f2abd9c33941920389dbb3b10f)
Title: Re: My name is now legaly changed, i'm so happy
Post by: Jayne on September 13, 2012, 11:28:25 AM
I was lazy for mine, I made a 5 minute phone call & it cost me £33.
Once the paperwork arrives you just have to get someone to sign it as a witness, no judge, no courtroom, no hassle.
Title: Re: My name is now legaly changed, i'm so happy
Post by: Beverly on September 13, 2012, 11:39:56 AM
Quote from: Jayne on September 13, 2012, 11:28:25 AM
I was lazy for mine, I made a 5 minute phone call & it cost me £33.
Once the paperwork arrives you just have to get someone to sign it as a witness, no judge, no courtroom, no hassle.
The court house is 5 minutes from here and I had to pass it anyway.
Title: Re: My name is now legaly changed, i'm so happy
Post by: ZoeNicole on September 13, 2012, 01:35:10 PM
Congrats Jayne :)
Title: Re: My name is now legaly changed, i'm so happy
Post by: Cindy on September 13, 2012, 06:36:09 PM
Congrats jayne,

It is big news and great news. I got mine in the post on Weds and have been runnng around changing my name everywhere. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Congrats again and big hugs, you deserve them

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Cindy
Title: Re: My name is now legaly changed, i'm so happy
Post by: Stephe on September 13, 2012, 11:15:05 PM
Name change is HUGE imho. It was a big day for me. :) Congrats!
Title: Re: My name is now legaly changed, i'm so happy
Post by: Naturally Blonde on September 14, 2012, 05:00:57 AM

Congrats Jayne!