How do I change my name to that of my boyfriend with whom I live with?

Full question:

I would like to get my last name changed to the same as my boyfriend, which whom I've lived with for four years. Can I do this through the courts?

Answer:

Yes, you can do this in court. See Name Change

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FAQs

Yes, you can use a different last name informally without a legal name change. Many people choose to go by a nickname or a partner's last name in social situations. However, for legal documents and identification, your official name remains the one on your birth certificate or legal name change documents.