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massachusetts finally got rid of the requirement to publicize legal name changes in a local newspaper!!!
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Anonymous 14w

that was a thing?????? 🧍‍♂️

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Anonymous 14w

i changed my name like 2-3 years ago and never had to publish mine and I live in Mass

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Anonymous 14w

I’m in the process of changing my name in Massachusetts!!

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Anonymous 13w

i hope to move there soon

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Anonymous 14w

YESSSS IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 14w

it’s still a thing in most states afaik

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 14w
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Anonymous replying to -> #4 14w

yeah if you were a minor you could get it waived through petition. now it’s gone entirely i believe.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 14w

It’s a thing in oklahoma :’)

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 14w

you could always file a motion to waive the requirement but it cost an extra $15 and wasn’t guaranteed to work

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Anonymous replying to -> #9 13w

name change laws are based on your state of birth not residende

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 13w

:(

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