Question

[reneecammers]

in New Mexico, how much will it cost to go back to my madien name?

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

Originally Posted by reneecammers

What is the name of your state?in New Mexico, how much will it cost to get a court order to go back to my madien name?

My response:

I don't know. When you call an attorney tomorrow, perhaps you'll be kind enough to come back here and answer your own question.

IAAL

[withonel]

In most jurisdictions, a Petition for Change of Name of Adult must be filed in the county court in which the Petitioner (i.e. the person seeking to change his or her name) lives. Any lawful reason that the Petitioner deems a benefit is typically adequate to satisfy most courts. For example, the Petitioner may prefer a new name due to social or religious reasons. The Petitioner may not change his or her name for purposes of fraud or if it will violate the rights of others. Some courts may require the Petitioner to provide a list of the names and addresses of his or her creditors. The Petitioner should contact the court clerk in the county in which he or she resides to determine the filing fees, docket number, and other local requirements.

[withonel]

Again, you'll have to check with your local courts on this, but when I went back to my maiden name it only costs me $12.00 to get a new driver license. I applied for a new social security card in my maiden name, no charge. Once I had my social security back in my birth name, I took that to the DMV, applied for a new driver license, with ID and SS card you have everything you need to begin using your name. It is your name afterall. Right after I did that, California changed the rules and they now require that you request your maiden name be restored in the divorce decree, so that's why you have to check with the New Mexico courts (just do a google search for New Mexico courts and find your county).
In California it's about $400 in filing fees to change your name.