How much does it cost to change your name?

How much does it cost to change your last name in Minnesota?

• I am 19 years old and i want to change my last name. how much it cost? and how long does it take to get yur last name changed? and wht kind of reason u need to change yur last name. well my last name i really don't like it and ppl make fun somtimes so i want change it to another name. i wud feel more comfortable. and do i need go court to get it changed legally? help plz thank u

• Answer:

  Call the clerk in the county courthouse and ask. It varies by state and county. In my county is is $320 plus the cost of a legal notice in a newspaper and it takes a little over 4 weeks.You don't need a reason. You need to do it legally if you want to avoid a world of trouble two, five or 20 years down the road, especially if you apply for a passport or get a job that requires a security clearance.