{"id":373794,"date":"2017-03-21T11:15:27","date_gmt":"2017-03-21T16:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ability-fl-prod.internetbrands.com\/ability-law\/state\/maryland-law\/how-to-change-your-name-in-maryland.html"},"modified":"2023-12-06T11:21:20","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T16:21:20","slug":"how-to-change-your-name-in-maryland","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/maryland-law\/how-to-change-your-name-in-maryland.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Your Name in Maryland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How to Change Your Name in Maryland<\/h1>\n
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\n By Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Steven Ellison, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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The process of changing your name in Maryland depends on why you’re seeking a name change. In this article, we’ll cover how to:<\/p>\r\n