Full question:
My bro has been convicted of a felony and is imprisoned now. He doesn’t wanna known by his earlier name since people may identify him by his notorious name. Will the court permit his name change?
- Category: Name Change
- Date:
- State: West Virginia
Answer:
In West Virginia, a person can apply to change their name by submitting a verified petition to the circuit or family court in their county. However, the law states that the court cannot grant a name change to anyone who has been convicted of a felony while they are incarcerated. Specifically, W. Va. Code § 48-25-101 requires that the petitioner affirm they are not a convicted felon. Since your brother is currently imprisoned for a felony, the court will not allow him to change his name.
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