Here are the Steps in the Process.

  • First: Choose your Name Change Plan below (Adult or Child) by clicking on the Buy Now button below. If you do not have a PayPal account, scroll down to "Pay with Debit or Credit Card."
  • Second: Once your payment is made you will find a link on the Thank-you page to fill out and Submit the Secure Online Name Change Questionnaire so I have the information I need to draft the papers (you may also contact me to email you an offline copy to fill out if you prefer).

Adult Name Change


Change Name and/or Gender (18 years old or older)

$650+

Filing Fees & Costs ($300)

  • Free Consultation with Attorney Underwood to answer your questions about the name change process.
  • Free phone calls and emails with Attorney Underwood to answer additional questions (including how to change your name on important documents.)
  • Court record sealed for personal safety (if your safety is at risk).
  • All Name Change documents are prepared by Attorney Underwood.
  • Filing of Your Name Change with the Court.
  • Final Order with two(2) Certified Copies.
  • Provide Information and Forms to change name on Identity Documents (Birth Certificate, Driver's License, and Passport).
  • Entire process done through email and US Mail.

Child Name Change


Change Name and/or Gender (17 years old or younger, both parents consent)

$850+

Filing Fees & Costs ($300)

  • Free Consultation with Attorney Underwood to answer both parents questions about the name change process.
  • Free phone calls and emails with Attorney Underwood to answer additional questions the parents may have (including how to change your child's name on important documents.)
  • Court record sealed for personal safety (if your child's safety is at risk).
  • All Name Change documents are prepared by Attorney Underwood.
  • Filing of Your Name Change with the Court.
  • Final Order with two(2) Certified Copies.
  • Provide Information and Forms to change child's name on Identity Documents (Birth Certificate, Driver's License, and Passport).
  • Entire process done through email and US Mail.

Steps (con't).

  • Third: After I review your Questionnaire, I will contact you via email requesting that you send me a copy of your Picture ID and Birth Certificate.
  • Fourth: I will then draft the Petition to Change your Name and/or Gender based on the answers received in your Questionnaire and will email it to you for review.
  • Fifth: Then you will sign the petition in front of a Notary Public and return the original copy to me.
  • Sixth: I will then file the petition.
  • Seventh: Once a Judge is assigned I will file the Proposed Order and wait for the Judge to sign it.
  • Eighth: Once the Order is signed by the Judge I will send you two (2)Certified Copies of the Order so you can use them to change your name on important documents.
  • Ninth: I will email you information and forms to change name on important documents.