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Changing a Child's Name | Notifying Others of the New Name

It is up to the individual whose name has been changed to notify various state, federal and private agencies of the change in their name.

Some examples of personal records issued by state agencies are driver's licenses, title to vehicles, boats, or airplanes, voter registration cards, state or county business licenses, homestead declarations, and school board records.

Examples of federal agencies are the Social Security Administration and Veteran's Administration. Personal documents that should be changed include wills and trusts, ownership of bank accounts, ownership of stocks and bonds, credit cards, insurance policies, telephone listings, and employment records.

The Internal Revenue Service is notified of a change of name by filing Form 8822. That form is available at the local IRS office.

Certified copies of the Final Judgment granting the change of name are available from the Clerk of Court for a small fee. These copies are then provided to the appropriate agency together with any form they may have to make the change to their records.