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  1. #1
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    Default Re: "Dropping"/Omitting Last Name

    True, nothing in the statute required you to put a reason in your petition but I'm guessing that when you have your hearing, the judge is likely to ask you for the reason.

    You needn't be concerned with public record. Once you get your name change decree from the court I seriously doubt that anybody's going to care enough to look it.

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    Default Re: "Dropping"/Omitting Last Name

    Also, if I read the forms correctly, the reason is not asked for on the actual order that changes your name. That means it would only be on the original filing.

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    Default Re: "Dropping"/Omitting Last Name

    Unless you say "I'm trying to avoid creditors or judgements " or "I'm trying to hide my previous felony record" the reason isn't likely to make any difference to the judge.

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