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    Default Can a Man Change His Surname When He Gets Married

    My question involves name change laws in the State of: California
    I am 23 years old man, carrying my biological father's name who has not been involved in my life since I was 7 and would like to change my last name to my stepfather's. I am getting married in two months, can I just change it then? Or do I have to go through all the paperwork and court hearing still? Thank you for your help!

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    Default Re: Can a Man Change His Surname When He Gets Married

    Upon marriage, you may choose one of the following:

    1. The current last name of the other spouse;

    2. The last name of either spouse given at birth;

    3. A name combining into a single last name all or a segment of the current last name or last name of either spouse given at birth; or

    4. A hyphenated combination of last names.

    For any other surname, you will have to go through name change proceedings.

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    Does this apply in the State of Hawaii, too?

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    Quote Quoting Hawaii Revised Statutes, Sec. 574-1 Married persons.
    Upon marriage each of the parties to a marriage shall declare the middle and last names each will use as a married person. The last name or names chosen may be any middle or last name legally used at any time, past or present, by either spouse, or any combination of such names, which may, but need not, be separated by a hyphen. The middle name or names chosen may be any middle or last name legally used at any time, past or present, by either spouse, or any combination of such names, which may, but need not, be separated by a hyphen.
    For any additional states, you will need to do your own research or hope for the charity of others.

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    Thank you! How do I go about my name change in CA? What paperwork do I have to file?
    I appreciate all your help!

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