A name change affidavit is a legal document signed by the person changing their name and a witness, often required by banks, universities, and government agencies. It may require supplemental documentation and can also be handwritten.
A name change affidavit is a legal document that indicates that someone’s name has changed. The document provides information about the name change and is signed by both the person completing it and someone authorized to witness such documents, such as a notary. Name change affidavits are not the same as a court order for a name change.
When someone needs to change their name on the records of banks, colleges and universities, and so on, these agencies usually require a name change affidavit to make the change. They may also request supplemental documentation, such as a court order. Proof of the name change is needed because these agencies want to make sure that someone isn’t trying to use a name change fraudulently. Some agencies may require that the affidavit be filled out by someone else, stating on the document that someone’s name has indeed changed.
Changing names on government identification usually also requires a name change affidavit and supporting documentation. Another option for supporting documentation is proof that someone completed a common law name change. Common law name changes are not available in all areas, but where they are, someone must be able to demonstrate that she or he is generally known by the new name and has been for a specific period of time, e.g. example five years.
Many agencies provide name change affidavit blanks that people can use to have their names changed on their records. People can request these forms from the clerk or registrar. The form will also include information on the type of supporting documentation needed, if any. Because some parts of the form must be signed and completed before a notary public or similar authorized witness, people should read the form carefully before starting to complete it to confirm that they have completed it correctly.
You can also hand-write a name change affidavit. The document should list the person’s former name and new name, and the effective date of the name change. Some organizations and agencies also want people to list their place of birth and other supporting information; it may be advisable to call ahead and ask what information should be included on a name change affidavit so that the document does not have to be completed twice.
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