How do I change my name after a divorce?

If you would like to change your name after a divorce in Minnesota, you must go through a legal process. The process begins by filing a Petition for Name Change in the district court in the county where you are filing for divorce, or if you are already divorced, in the county where it was finalized. In the Petition, you must provide your full name, address, the desired name change, the reason for the change, and the date of your last divorce. You must also attach a copy of the divorce decree. After filing the Petition, you must publish a notice of the requested name change in a local newspaper for four consecutive weeks. You will then need to fill out an application to the Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles so your license and other documents can be properly updated. The court will review all the documents and will likely approve the name change if there is no legal reason not to grant it. After the court grants the name change, you will have to contact any agencies or organizations that still have your old name on file. This includes banks, creditors, employers, etc. to make sure your name change is properly recorded. Once the name change is official, you should update all your documents and identification cards so that your new name is officially recognized. It is important to remember that a court order must be obtained to change a name legally in Minnesota.

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