Full question:
I was born in Brooklyn, New York. My name on my birth certificate indicates my name as -----. My name should be ------. This is the name I used through my schooling years. I am unable to get a state id or proper social security. I was issued a ss card with --------. Therefore, my name on my birth certificate and my social are different. What type of name change do I need to file? Supreme court or civil court name change?
- Category: Name Change
- Date:
- State: New York
Answer:
If you are using a name different from what is on your birth certificate, you need to obtain a name change. In New York City, you can file for a name change in any county. Adult name changes are common and generally granted unless there are valid objections, the information provided is false, or the name change goes against public interest. You cannot change your name to evade legal obligations or debts.
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