Name Change Library

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There are many legitimate reasons why people seek a name change, such as:

But, there are some restrictions on what you may choose as your new name. Generally, the limits are as follows:

• You cannot choose a name with fraudulent intent - meaning you intend to do something illegal. For example, you cannot legally change your name to avoid paying debts, keep from getting sued or get away with a crime.
• You cannot interfere with the rights of others, which generally means capitalizing on the name of a famous person.
• You cannot use a name that would be intentionally confusing. This might be a number or punctuation - for example, "9," "IV," or "!."
• You cannot choose a name that is a racial slur.
• You cannot choose a name that could be considered a "fighting word," which includes threatening or obscene words, or words likely to incite violence.

That's "Mr. Three" to You
Minnesota's Supreme Court once ruled that a man who wanted to change his name to the number "1069" could not legally do so, but suggested that "Ten Sixty-Nine" might be acceptable (Application of Dengler , 287 NW2d 637 (1979)).

Changing your name can be a HUGE hassle, or it has been...until now! You had to hunt down the proper forms, you had to know exactly where to file it, what are the filing fees were, whether you need to publish in the newspapers or not, and if you made a mistake you had to do it over again, then wait for a new court date.

But no longer! Our legal name change forms cover the entire process while holding your hand…every step of the way. Our service includes complete and detailed instructions on the most efficient way to complete the name change.

If you need to change your name, or the name(s) of your children, from your single name to your married name, or the names of your entire family, Equal Access can help. We can prepare the entire package that would legally change your name and that of your children.

Preparing your package for a name change is not simply filling out a bunch of forms. If one of the steps necessary to complete the name change is not followed properly, you can incur further expenses and additional trips to court. We will complete the required forms and arrange for newspaper publiction (when required by law).

The process of changing a person’s legal name is governed by Arizona Revised Statutes sections 12-601 and 12-602. Unfortuneately, you do have to change your name through a court proceeding. Arizona does not affirm the common law right of any person in Arizona to change his or her name without a formal court process, unlike California and other states. The good news is that there are legal benefits to this formal court proceeding.

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So, when you're ready don't waste anymore of your time hunting down the proper forms…we’ve done it for you. Call us today…be your own lawyer!