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I_Need_Legal_Advice
My question involves name change laws in the State of: Oklahoma and If I wait longer, Texas. Topic is Changing An Adult's Name, and also Name Change Procedures.
Hello People. I am not married. I am not divorced. But I hate my last name. It rhymes with my first name. I only want to change three letters of my five letter last name so it won't rhyme any more. Also, changing three letters to my five letter last name results in a five letter common last name. (such as Jones, Smith, etc. ... I included two examples because your "Before You Post" said I should leave out as much personal information as possible.) Also: my current birth last name is not so common, and I want no affiliation with birth relatives or their extended family. I am so upset that I cringe whenever I see my birth last name.
Is it easier to change just part of a last name, or is it equally as complicated?
I have seen instances (of traffic citations) where people do not physically attend the court room for the hearing. Is it possible to send the court papers, and even the court hearing by mail and telephone?
Can I fill out an Affidavit Of Name Change? Does somebody else have to fill it out attesting? The only person I know and trust are in Texas. Is Affidavit Of Name Change different in each state? Would one being in one state and the other being in the other state complicate things?
... And I am also wondering if Name Change By Usage, or Common Law Usage is even valid any more?! I am assuming that every single organization requires SSN and that University, Employment, and Utility Bills want SSN which makes Common Law Name Use no longer legally recognized, right?
Also I have a petition for name change form.