3RD REF - THIS IS A NEW ONE -ANY ADVICE

[negayle 0]

I posted this under K3 forum before I found this one. I recd a RFE for documentary evidence of legal name change . I changed my name 20 years ago from my previous married name to a new name (not my birth name or former name). At that time it was acceptable in CA to use the "usage method". I have used this name consistently on Tax papers, SS card, DL, passport, contracts, employment etc. I would prefer not to use the court system. It would add an additional 4 or more weeks to this process. Not including the additional cost. What possible documentary evidence can I provide?

[Mew 0]

Having in mind you can't ask for an amendment to your birth certificate... maybe this link will be helpful: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/other/namechangeqna.htm

Edited August 20, 2006 by Mew

[William33 110]

The "useful link" and information master Mew, has provided yet another good link for info on the name change piece. Damn, it won't be long before she can challenge the best on this site. Go Mew go!!!!

I have a question though, 3rd RFE? Surmising one was IMBRA and this, the name change...What was the other RFE for?

I am no expert, but, how can you change your name in everything about your life, and not legally change you name in the court system?

Having in mind you can't ask for an amendment to your birth certificate... maybe this link will be helpful: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/other/namechangeqna.htm

[Nagishkaw 510]

This is gonna sound weird, but my ex- husband took my name when we got married.. He did'nt go thru the courts, but when we inquired about this, we were told that as long as the IRS knew about it, we were ok. He went down to the S S office and changed his name on his S S card, and that was it. We figured if a woman can do it after she gets married, why not the man? We never had a problem after that, being the IRS is the Almighty, or at least they pass themselves off as He.

[negayle 0]

The "useful link" and information master Mew, has provided yet another good link for info on the name change piece. Damn, it won't be long before she can challenge the best on this site. Go Mew go!!!!

I have a question though, 3rd RFE? Surmising one was IMBRA and this, the name change...What was the other RFE for?

I am no expert, but, how can you change your name in everything about your life, and not legally change you name in the court system?

#1 and #2 REF were under IMBRA and identical. As some others on VJ.

In CA they had the "usage method" which was acceptable then. Basically you assumed the name and used it consistently thereafter. No problem but now that there is a "Homeland Security" organization there is a problem.

Having in mind you can't ask for an amendment to your birth certificate... maybe this link will be helpful: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/other/namechangeqna.htm

Thanks Mew, I had discovered that site. Tomorrow I will contact the self-help center at the courthouse. And contact the "Ask A Law Librarian" web site. Hopefully I will get some additional information.

Thanks all for your responses.

This is gonna sound weird, but my ex- husband took my name when we got married.. He did'nt go thru the courts, but when we inquired about this, we were told that as long as the IRS knew about it, we were ok. He went down to the S S office and changed his name on his S S card, and that was it. We figured if a woman can do it after she gets married, why not the man? We never had a problem after that, being the IRS is the Almighty, or at least they pass themselves off as He.

You would think, right. For the past 20 years I have filed state and federal taxes using this name. Evidently, 9-11 has affected more in our lives than I knew.

[Mew 0]

Alright. Keep us posted!

[caagirl 0]

Everything you mention above make photocopies of everything... Good luck on everything./...

Sincerly a fiancee in waiting,

Christina