I want to legally change my name.

[CKwi88]

I might be way too sober to participate here...But here goes.

I have no idea about the rules in other states, but here in CT for there to be a name change, (in probate court at least) a magistrate has to find that the name change is not "to deceive, defraud or mislead and person or government agency."

Sorry to be a party pooper