How To Change Your Name (Deed Poll) In American Samoa
The method you use for changing your name depends on the category you fall into. The process of changing your name after divorce or marriage is an easy process, whereas changing your name just because’ may require a little more effort, but is still fairly straightforward and much more simple than it was in the past.
If you want to modify your personal name, you must submit an application to your nearest Superior Court that details the reasons for changing your name. Once the court has approved the petition, you’ll be required to update you Social Security card, driver’s license, and passport.
Documents Required Change Your Name (Deed Poll)
- Identification
- Birth certificate
Office Locations and Contacts
Department of Legal AffairsOffice Number(s) 1. (684) 633-4163 1 (684) 633-7504
Fax Number 1- (684) 633-4964
Contact Email: LA@as.gov
Contact Info
American Samoa Government
Department of Homeland Security
Office of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 6894
Pago Pago, AS 96799
(684) 633-1405
Office of Vital Statistics (OVS)
What Are All The Eligibility
Everyone is entitled to alter their identity.
Children and adults alike can change their names for many reasons.
Instructions
One of the most crucial things you can do in order to legally change the name of your business is begin with a new name. Introduce yourself with the new identity, fill in forms and applications with you new identity, and tell your family members and friends to use your new name. You should also inform your employer and/or school of your new name.
If you want to use an alternative name, you may alter your identity at any point as long as you don’t intend to deceive , or fraud any other person. There is no legal process that you must follow to change the name. Simply start using your new identity. You can alter your forename or surname, or add names, or change your existing names.
Requirements Information
- Your name is listed on your birth certificate, citizenship or immigration documents.
- The full name you’re trying to change (if you’re switching your names).
- Place and date of birth
- Details of marital status and the status of the couple.
- The places of residence for the past three months
- Address for correspondence
Documentation is needed
If you use or want to use another name than the name you registered there exists no lawful requirement to change your name in a formal manner. It is advised to change your name legally in order to prove your identity and to prove your name change.
Name change typically refers to the legal process by the person who is adopting an identity that is different to their birth name in marriage, or through adoption. The procedure and the ease of changing names differ in different areas.
Information that could be helpful
In general, you can legally change the name of your family to any name you’d like to. However, there are some exceptions however:
- It is not possible to change your name in order to get rid of debts or cover yourself from criminal charges.
- You cannot change your name to commit the crime.
- You shouldn’t alter your name to deceive. This typically involves using the name of someone famous. The courts generally don’t allow this, unless there is an argument that proves not connected to the celebrity or the use of their name.
- You shouldn’t pick an uninformed name that has punctuation marks or numerals. But, certain judges have allowed people to spell out numbers, like “Seven” in place of “7”.
- It’s not possible to select the name that is likely to frighten people, offend or be considered to be obscene.
- You cannot select a racial insult.
Other uses for the document/certificate
You may wish for a change in your personal name based on:
- You just got married
- You’ve been divorced
- If you just want to make a change
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Other
There is no evidence of legality that you’ve switched your names, as long as you can prove that you are able to be recognized with your new name. However, there are certain instances, like when applying to get a passport where proof of the change in name is required. The proof required is contingent on the reason the evidence is required. It could be:
- A letter from a responsible individual
- an announcement to the public
- a statutory declaration
- a deed poll.