changing spelling of name before marriage

HI, i am getting married next year and legally want to change the spelling of my name. I wanted to wait til I was getting married that way I only had to do it once. I just want to know the steps I need to go about to do it. Can anyone help

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Originally posted by bunnieeep
HI, i am getting married next year and legally want to change the spelling of my name. I wanted to wait til I was getting married that way I only had to do it once. I just want to know the steps I need to go about to do it. Can anyone help

My response:

I'm just a bit confused. I'm sure it's just my interpretation of your question, but I could use some clarification.

Are you talking about your maiden name or your future married name - - or both ?

And, where's your State name, young lady ? Hrrummmph !!

You know, I had a friend who's name was Crapinowski - - an obvious immigrant. But, when he got to the States, it was only then that his name stuck out like a sore thumb. Guess what he changed his name to.

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Im bunnie from oHIO. I want to change the spelling of my birth name it is cristi Lea I want it Khrystie Leigh. Sorry I didnt provide my state, Brain fart. That way when I sign my marriage certificate it will look how I want it to with my new last name

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Originally posted by bunnieeep
Im bunnie from oHIO. I want to change the spelling of my birth name it is cristi Lea I want it Khrystie Leigh. Sorry I didnt provide my state, Brain fart. That way when I sign my marriage certificate it will look how I want it to with my new last name

My response:

Okay, here you go:

[url]http://www.uslegalforms.com/findforms/namechange.htm[/url]


Ohio Name Change Statutes

(A) A person desiring a change of name may file an application in the probate court of the county in which the person resides. The application shall set forth that the applicant has been a bona fide resident of that county for at least one year prior to the filing of the application, the cause for which the change of name is sought, and the requested new name.

Notice of the application shall be given once by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least thirty days before the hearing on the application. The notice shall set forth the court in which the application was filed, the case number, and the date and time of the hearing.

Upon proof that proper notice was given and that the facts set forth in the application show reasonable and proper cause for changing the name of the applicant, the court may order the change of name.

(B) An application for change of name may be made on behalf of a minor by either of the minor's parents, a legal guardian, or a guardian ad litem. When application is made on behalf of a minor, in addition to the notice and proof required pursuant to division (A) of this section, the consent of both living, legal parents of the minor shall be filed, or notice of the hearing shall be given to the parent or parents not consenting by certified mail, return receipt requested. If there is no known father of the minor, the notice shall be given to the person who the mother of the minor alleges to be the father. If no father is so alleged, or if either parent or the address of either parent is unknown, notice pursuant to division (A) of this section shall be sufficient as to the father or parent.

Any additional notice required by this division may be waived in writing by any person entitled to the notice.

Good luck to you.

IAAL