How: change your name in Ohio

If you intend to change your name in the State of Ohio you have a good reason. Ohio is a State requiring a hearing before a judge, to change your name. There may be several reasons why you need your name, including divorce, remarriage or change sex, to modify or you can just like your name. You can change your name to not circumvent the collector of law or the law. Once you have your new name, you may contact you immediately to legal papers.Difficulty: ModerateInstructions1Make ensure that you meet the residence requirement. At least one year stay in a county in the State of Ohio. It is a requirement that need it is completed before a petition. 2GO court approval in your County submission and request for a name change. Fill the application and provide the necessary information, including your current name, the new name and the right to change your name. Pay the registration fee from County county. 3Find date of the trial varies the court approval by post. In General, are the dates for six weeks from the date when you the letter. 4Write received an advertisement for a newspaper in your County, includes your petition case number, set the court location and the time and date for your hearing. Ensure that the announcement of at least one month will be published prior to your log with your advertising within hearing. 5Obtain and cut your announcement. Make your audience to show judges. Decide whether to grant, what day your request for name change. to inform 6Start in your new name on all documents and everyone you know about your new name. Ensure that you get a new driver license and social security card.