"Other names used" question

[SoCalMan 1]

First of all, thank you everyone who have taken the time to read and answer all questions. This forum is a goldmine.

 

My question is a bit embarrassing, but anywho, I was born with a name I did not like and ended up changing it (Mickey) and again (Michael) after two years and it has remained since then. Middle and surname have remained the entire time and I have the official court decree documents with the stamp from the judge.

 

I am aware that there is a section that states "other names used" which I'll definitely fill out and I'll provide copies of the court decrees. 

 

I'm just worried they'll find it suspicious and deny the application. Will this cause red flags?

 

thanks again everyone. Have a nice one

Edited May 25, 2017 by SoCalMan

[C-ma'am 684]

No, a lot of people change their names. 

 

It should not be a concern

[SoCalMan 1]

1 hour ago, Celeste & C said:

No, a lot of people change their names. 

 

It should not be a concern

Phew! What a relief! Thank you Celeste & C!

[TransAtlanticLove 31]

I have the same issue as I'm filing. I changed my name because I didn't like it either. I've read a few different things on this but I'm including my change of name letter that I received from the state in our packet. It says any names you've used before, so I'd rather err on side of caution but as far as I know this shouldn't have any effect on the actual process. I imagine it's mostly so they can better search for your various public records, etc

[SoCalMan 1]

11 minutes ago, Girljinxed18 said:

I have the same issue as I'm filing. I changed my name because I didn't like it either. I've read a few different things on this but I'm including my change of name letter that I received from the state in our packet. It says any names you've used before, so I'd rather err on side of caution but as far as I know this shouldn't have any effect on the actual process. I imagine it's mostly so they can better search for your various public records, etc

Yeah I'd like to know if anyone went through the same thing and was approved. 

[C-ma'am 684]

21 hours ago, SoCalMan said:

Yeah I'd like to know if anyone went through the same thing and was approved. 

 

 

Oh yeah, you are not the only person who changed their name. The important thing is to have the judgment or any other proof of name change. Keep that record from the court for the rest of your life. I work for a pension fund and if your name is not the same as the one in your birth certificate (for example) you will have to submit proof of name change.

 

Don't stress over something that is not an issue. If you had changed your name without going through the court, then it could be a problem (you'd be surprised at a number of people who do this); but that's not the case. 

Edited May 26, 2017 by Celeste & C

[SoCalMan 1]

1 hour ago, Celeste & C said:

 

 

Oh yeah, you are not the only person who changed their name. The important thing is to have the judgment or any other proof of name change. Keep that record from the court for the rest of your life. I work for a pension fund and if your name is not the same as the one in your birth certificate (for example) you will have to submit proof of name change.

 

Don't stress over something that is not an issue. If you had changed your name without going through the court, then it could be a problem (you'd be surprised at a number of people who do this); but that's not the case. 

Thanks, I just thought since I changed my first name twice (although it being a slight change) they would find me suspicious. I do have all court documents, showing my birth name and then it being changed to Mickey and finally Michael.