How to change your name in virginia?

If you live in Virginia and you wish to change your name (after a marriage, divorce, on behalf of a minor child, or for other reasons), certain steps must be followed to accomplish the name change properly and legally. Virginia name change law is governed by Section 8.01-217 of the Code of Virginia. read more

To change your name on your Virginia driver's license or ID card, you will need to visit your local VA DMV office in person with: A completed Driver’s License and Identification Card Application (Form DL 1P). read more

The process for obtaining a name change for an adult in Virginia begins with the filing of a Petition with the Circuit Court in the jurisdiction in which the Petitioner resides. The Petitioner (the person who initiates the suit/application) must have lived within the Commonwealth of Virginia and the County/City in which they will be filing their application in for at least six (6) months. read more