Legally Changing Your Name Questions

rdogg12794

I really want to change my last name, it's 10 letters long and hard as hell to pronounce.

It always been causing me problems.

I know they have a deed poll service in the high court in dublin, is that the only way to do it ?

I heard you can get a lawyer to do it, is that true ?

How hard is it to transition to a new surname, and what institutions do you need to tell besides:

Banks
Utility Providers
Passport
Driving License
Employer

Thanks

ToddyDoody

Just out of curiosity, how did you pick your new surname?

ceegee

ToddyDoody wrote: »

Just out of curiosity, how did you pick your new surname?

He got it off a hairdryer

apollo8

If you pay boards 50euro to become a subscriber you can change your name.
hope this helps.

rdogg12794

I chose one that starts with the same letter and is 1 syllable as opposed to 4 like mine.

I found a list online of american surnames and chose one I liked

Panthro

Are you open to the idea of AH coming up with a new surname for you OP?
We could knock mileage out of this.

How about Flipflops as a second name? Or Silage? Or you go all retro porno on with and be like Rex Longwang or something like that.

Be creative brah!:pac:

KeithM89

rdogg12794 wrote: »

I really want to change my last name, it's 10 letters long

Thats a weird last name.

ToddyDoody

rdogg12794 wrote: »

I chose one that starts with the same letter and is 1 syllable as opposed to 4 like mine.

I found a list online of american surnames and chose one I liked

Doody is a lovely second name...

Senna

Everyone on boards will donate €5 to a children's charity if you allow AH to pick your new surname.

Come on, you'd have to be a real heartless b*****d not to do this for all the poor sick orphans.

BUBBLE WRAP

OP Are you? Mr. I'm a stupid moron with an ugly face and a big butt and my butt smells and I like to kiss my own butt..?

mrkiscool2

Your middle name should be Waitforit

Hownowcow

A guy called in to the Four Courts to have his name changed by deed poll. As it was a quiet day the girl at the counter said that she would fill out the form for him. She asked him what his current name was, to which he replied: "Sean Bollix". Laughing the girl said: "I can see why you want to change that. What do you want to change it to". He replied: "Jim Bollix".

KeithM89

You should change your last name to What.
The comical situations you'll find yourself in would be well worth it.

You: My name is Billy What.
Woman: What?
You: Exactly


Utter priceless.

LizT

Scylla wrote: »

You should change your last name to What.
The comical situations you'll find yourself in would be well worth it.

You: My name is Billy What.
Woman: What?
You: Exactly


Utter priceless.

What's your surname?
What.
What's your surname?
What.
I said, what's your surname.
What.
etc etc

KeithM89

LizT wrote: »

What's your surname?
What.
What's your surname?
What.
I said, what's your surname.
What.
etc etc

Comedy gold.

Might change my own now.

LizT

Ooooh if you go for what, change your middle name to say.

KeithM89

LizT wrote: »

Ooooh if you go for what, change your middle name to say.

And my first name to Nigga.

Washington Irving

Scylla wrote: »

Comedy gold.

Might change my own now.

Same, this is too good an opportunity to pass up.

LizT

Scylla wrote: »

And my first name to Nigga.

or bitch.

emzolita

I changed me name by deed poll, took feckin ages, cause I had to go through a process of "repeat and reputation " before getting the new name, where I basically lived as the new name.
I have since learned, ya don't have to go through this, I just think my solicitor was a lazy sh!te.
It cost me a lot more than what I have heard other people getting it for too.
But you do have to change everything over to your new name. Hardest thing being your passport.
Start with your bank account, bring in a deed poll copy to the bank and get them to change your name. Then with a new statement you're on your way.
Change your PPS number next, this will be linked to more stuff than you realise. Just "lose " your current passport and apply for a new one or wait until it expires.

kneemos

emzolita wrote: »

I changed me name by deed poll, took feckin ages, cause I had to go through a process of "repeat and reputation " before getting the new name, where I basically lived as the new name.
I have since learned, ya don't have to go through this, I just think my solicitor was a lazy sh!te.
It cost me a lot more than what I have heard other people getting it for too.
But you do have to change everything over to your new name. Hardest thing being your passport.
Start with your bank account, bring in a deed poll copy to the bank and get them to change your name. Then with a new statement you're on your way.
Change your PPS number next, this will be linked to more stuff than you realise. Just "lose " your current passport and apply for a new one or wait until it expires.

Why change you're pps no?and can you?

emzolita

kneemos wrote: »

Why change you're pps no?and can you?

No I mean the name associated with the pps, sorry

Engine No.9

ceegee wrote: »

He got it off a hairdryer

Nobody snuggles with Max Power. You strap yourself on and FEEL THE G's :pac:

looking_around

I changed my last name..but when my step dad adopted me, so that's a bit different. I was delighted...was alot of hassle during..with all the papers..and after..with all the "ID" proof and stuff.
So worth it though.

kneemos

looking_around wrote: »

I changed my last name..but when my step dad adopted me, so that's a bit different. I was delighted...was alot of hassle during..with all the papers..and after..with all the "ID" proof and stuff.
So worth it though.

Does that mean you exist with both names for a period then?

FizzleSticks

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Derpington95

Please change it to Mike Hunt.

kneemos

FizzleSticks wrote: »

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I think it would feel well weird.It's what other people have called you and you've called yourself for x number of yearsIt would take some getting used to at least.

Radiosonde

Good post about it here, OP:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=84073698&postcount=402

tim3000

Id like to know what his present name is?

Lelantos

tim3000 wrote: »

Id like to know what his present name is?

Dirk Diggler

looking_around

kneemos wrote: »

Does that mean you exist with both names for a period then?

nope .. for a period I 'didn't exist' :P .. especially during the adoption process. (they had all my papers in original form) and everything was on standstill til that was done >.<

kneemos wrote: »

I think it would feel well weird.It's what other people have called you and you've called yourself for x number of yearsIt would take some getting used to at least.

You'd be surprised how quick you adjust..and everyone around you...especially for a last name. I expect first name would be different.

FizzleSticks

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Radiosonde

looking_around wrote: »

You'd be surprised how quick you adjust..and everyone around you...especially for a last name. I expect forst name would be different.

I dunno, remember when they changed 'first' to 'forst'? I still can't get used to that.

looking_around

Radiosonde wrote: »

I dunno, remember when they changed 'first' to 'forst'? I still can't get used to that.

sorry, I'm tired..and didn't double check the post ... want me to fix it for you? before your ocd has a heart attack

Radiosonde

looking_around wrote: »

sorry, I'm tired..and didn't double check the post ... want me to fix it for you? before your ocd has a heart attack

Dude, it was just a joke. My OCD's fine thanks.

rdogg12794

kneemos wrote: »

I think it would feel well weird.It's what other people have called you and you've called yourself for x number of yearsIt would take some getting used to at least.

Im only changing my surname and I'd say half the people I know dont know it off the top of their head.

Annasopra

Dublin Trans Peer Support Group are now almost experts at this ;-)

martinedwards

As ateacher we have about 2 kids a year whos surname changes.

loads of remarriage & adoption going on.

you don't actually NEED to go through all the legal stuff though, other than on the passport & Drivers licence.

We all Know a Liam whos Passport says William, a Liz who's really a Elizabeth etc.

if you want to be known as Tharg Earthslayer, then that's cool, go ahead.

getting a credit card, you can have whatever the hell you like on it.

I know a bloke who had "Lord Moore" on his. Always used it for paying deposits in Hotels and claims it got him manys an upgrade......

set up a "trading as" bank account with your new name on it.

Capt'n Midnight

rdogg12794 wrote: »

I really want to change my last name, it's 10 letters long and hard as hell to pronounce.

Couldn't you just pronounce it differently ?

"Bouquet" for Bucket

fryup

rdogg12794 wrote: »

I really want to change my last name, it's 10 letters long and hard as hell to pronounce.

It always been causing me problems.

is it a posh proddy name??

did you get a hard time at school??