Name Change Attorney

Live in SC. Need to get my BC corrected. I have my SSN card correctly. So, would I need a lawyer for thisa The courthouse does not seem aware of what I ask. Suggestionsa

No, you do not have one, but it would be a good idea. It will cost about $ 300.

As far as I found your name on your birth certificate is your name, according to South Carolina. Then you just submit a request for name change - the court clerk should have the form, do not know why they would be baffled by it.

The state law, which details the requirements to accompany the petition is here: http://www.scstatehouse.net/code/t15c049 ...

"Based on use" - what does that meana

A legal name change requires going through the procedures in your state - at least I checked need a court order.

Once you have the court order authorizing the name change, you simply send a copy of the order of the court in the state where your birth certificate is on file, and make them change.