The South Carolina name change for an adult as described in the State Code 15-49 is done by filing a petition to the county's civil court where you are a resident. It is easier, if you were just married, to have your certified marriage license with the raised seal or if you were recently divorced to have your divorce decree. Typically, you will not have a court hearing in South Carolina but it depends on the circumstances of the name change.
REQUIREMENTS Must be a resident for at least 6 months If just married, must have your original marriage certificate. If just divorced, must have your divorce decree. Step 1 - Get your fingerprints taken at the nearest local law enforcement office. In order to start the name change process you will have to get a back ground check (costs $25). You will also have to sign a few affidavits stating that you do not owe alimony, not a sex offender, and if you have a criminal history.
Step 2 - Choose the name you would like and fill out a South Carolina Name Change Petition. Make 3 copies. Get your petition notarized either by the court clerk or at a branch bank in your area. Every branch bank has a notary on staff.
Step 3 - File the Petition and go to the County Court Clerk's office where your live. Pay the $150.00 filing fee and you will be given a court hearing date.
Step 4 - Go to your court hearing and upon successful completion you will be given your name change decree. This will be the official form for changing your name at any public or private institution.
Step 5 - The last step is that South Carolina state law requires that you use your name change decree to change your name at the DMV, Social Security Office, Passport Agency, and any other governmental or private institution where you may want to change your name.
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