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 \nIt's important to remember you have rights.  \n-If you are having a problem with a worker you are talking to,you can requestto speak to their supervisor.  \n-We have included specific information about your rights in this processthroughout this guide including complaint forms.  \n2  \n## What is involved with changing your name inPennsylvania?\n\nIn Pennsylvania,filing a petition for a change of name involves:  \n-Going to court and filing a detailed petition.  \n-Submitting your fingerprints.Law enforcement will check for your officialhistory and,if found,note the change of name in their records.We provideinformation on where to get this done locally.  \n-Publishing notice of your intention to change your name in two news-papers of general circulation in the county where you live.This publicationrequirement can be waived if it would jeopardize your safety or yourchild's safety.Documents to do this are provided from PA Trans Equity.  \n-Requesting a court hearing where a judge willconsider your petition.Thehearing should be held no sooner than one month out,but no later thanthree months out;and  \n-Submitting a records check indicating that there are no judgments,decrees,or other similar matters pending against you.  \n## Are there restrictions to changing your name inPennsylvania?\n\nYes,there are some restrictions.You can't change your name to avoidcreditors,judgments against you,or for any other fraudulent purposes.Ajudge can't grant a change of name to any person convicted of a felony untiltwo calendar years after they have completed their sentence.Convictions formany of the most serious crimes (murder,sex assault,kidnapping,robbery)may render a person ineligible entirely.Recent court decisions have chall-enged some of these restrictions.  \nWhen all of the above has been completed,the court should changeyour name.  \nName Change Guidance for PA Residents  \n## Time &Cost\n\nTime:Applying for a name change on your own will take time.It can takeanywhere between 3-6 months,and there could be delays in the process.  \nCost:There are fees involved with a name change.Changing your namecan cost anywhere between $50-$600.It is possible for some of these feesto be waived and some costs may be higher.  \nFor financial assistance:  \nhttps:///www.patransequity.org/legal-name-change/name-change-assistance  \n## Documents Needed\n\n-Fingerprints  \n-To find a fingerprinting location near you:  \nhttp://www.fingerprintint.com/pennsylvania  \n-Birth Certificate  \n-If you do have your birth certificate,you can get a copy from the localDepartment of Health where you were born.  \n-Social Security Card  \n-If you do not have your Social Security Card,you","cbCaicGtxyuDi6ag","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicGtxyuDi6ag","pdf",2617938,"English","# What Makes Your Name “Legal”? \n# Have A Plan \n# What is involved with changing your name in Pennsylvania? \n# Are there restrictions to changing your name in Pennsylvania? \n# Time & Cost \n# Documents Needed \n# Hiring an Attorney \n# Doing it Yourself \n# We Are Here to Help","[{\"question\":\"What makes a name “legal” in Pennsylvania?\",\"answer\":\"A legal name is the identity you are officially known by. 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