Changing a legal name can involve multiple forms, supporting documents and administrative steps. Resolve WNY provides client-directed clerical and document support to help individuals organize the information and paperwork involved in a New York name-change application.

How We Can Help

Depending on the application, support may include:

• Organizing the information needed for publicly available name-change forms
• Transcribing client-provided information onto appropriate forms
• Creating a document checklist
• Organizing supporting records and identification documents
• Reviewing paperwork for missing client information or incomplete administrative fields
• Helping clients keep forms and supporting materials organized
• Providing administrative filing support
• Tracking paperwork and next administrative steps
• Helping organize copies of completed documents for the client's records

Adult Name Changes

Resolve WNY can provide administrative support to adults preparing a name-change application by helping organize the information and supporting documents required for the paperwork.

Clients remain responsible for deciding whether to pursue a name change and for providing all facts, information and documentation used in the application.

Minor Name Changes

Name-change matters involving children may involve additional information, documentation or circumstances that require legal review.

Resolve WNY can assist with clerical organization and client-directed paperwork within our nonlegal scope. We do not determine whether consent is legally required, whether notice can be waived, whether a parent or other person has particular legal rights, or how a court is likely to decide a disputed request.

When those questions arise, clients should consult a licensed attorney.

After a Name Change

A court-approved name change may also require individuals to update records with government agencies, financial institutions, schools, employers, healthcare providers and other organizations.

Resolve WNY can help clients create an administrative checklist and organize the documents needed to work through those updates.

Important to Know

Resolve WNY provides nonlegal clerical, organizational and client-directed document support. We do not determine whether an individual qualifies for a name change, advise clients about legal grounds or strategy, interpret court requirements for a client's particular circumstances, resolve disputes involving a minor child's name or guarantee approval of an application.

When a question requires legal interpretation, advice regarding parental or other legal rights, or representation in a contested matter, clients should consult a licensed attorney.