# Name Change

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCHROcjZwNS6Fy9jeQGSNGU

## Labels

## Definition

A name change refers to the legal act of altering one's official given name, surname, or both. The process typically requires the submission of a petition to a court and, upon approval, results in a legal decree formally recognizing the new name

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RsDNLN3OFdVxc9ZIMb6Noj

## See Also

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R8zrphg3yY4ZZzvj2CAu6hN

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