My question involves name change laws in the State of: NC
I want to change my son's name. He is LESS THAN A MONTH OLD and I want to change his name. The father signed the Affidavit of Paternity for a child out of wedlock at the time of birth and has his first and last name. The father has already disappeared and I want to change his name. Do I need the father's permission to change his name? I live in Wake County in Raleigh, NC.

