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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Real-Life Experience => Topic started by: paulault55 on November 18, 2009, 06:28:49 PM

Title: Name Change finalized
Post by: paulault55 on November 18, 2009, 06:28:49 PM
It is official, my name is Paula Denise, this morning at 9:15 am i went before the magistrate, it was uneventful  we were called in the magistrates office, i handed her the papers i was given by the clerk, she asked if this was an adult name change, to which i said it was and she said approved, no questions, i guess it was obvious why, the judge signed it.

Then on to the social security office, bank, insurance agent, sprint and a bunch of other places to get my name changed. Unfortunately i could not get my DL changed as i am waiting on a document from the state so i can get the gender marker changed to F when i do the name change for the new Dl, it may be a few weeks till i receive it.

All in all it was a fantastic day.

Paula 
Title: Re: Name Change finalized
Post by: Janet_Girl on November 18, 2009, 06:36:14 PM
Good for you, Paula Denise.  Isn't a wonderful feeling, to be legal called by the name you should have had from birth?

I remember when I changed mine, I was running around like a mad woman changing things.  ;D



Janet
Title: Re: Name Change finalized
Post by: K8 on November 18, 2009, 06:50:18 PM
Congratulations, Paula! :eusa_clap:  What a wonderful feeling. 

I remember the day I ran around with the papers my feet never touched the ground.  I had thought it would be no big deal, but to have the state, in its infinite wisdom, say that I am indeed Katherine was absolutely wonderful!

Way to go, Paula!  :eusa_dance:

- Kate
Title: Re: Name Change finalized
Post by: Tristan on November 19, 2009, 11:27:17 AM
congrads Paula. its a big step, happt that part is over :)
Title: Re: Name Change finalized
Post by: Hannah on November 19, 2009, 11:29:32 AM
That's wonderful news Paula, all the best  :-*
Title: Re: Name Change finalized
Post by: sarahb on November 19, 2009, 11:49:55 AM
Yay, way to go!

I have my hearing tomorrow, so I'm right behind you! There's so many things that need to be updated though, it'll take a while before I get them all, and I'm sure I'll miss some, but what a feeling to finally be able to have the correct name on all the documents and stuff.

~Sarah
Title: Re: Name Change finalized
Post by: sneakersjay on November 19, 2009, 04:51:24 PM
Congrats, Paula!


Feels great, doesn't it?


Jay
Title: Re: Name Change finalized
Post by: Laura91 on November 19, 2009, 05:14:51 PM
Congratulations, Paula!! :icon_hug:
Title: Re: Name Change finalized
Post by: Dawn D. on November 20, 2009, 06:34:33 PM
Fabulous congratulations Paula!!!! So happy to hear that it went so well!


Dawn
Title: Re: Name Change finalized
Post by: Pippa on December 02, 2009, 04:25:15 PM
Welcome to the club.   I am just waiting for the paperwork to arrive.