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Subject: Re: Last name changes
Date: 1 Nov 2004 00:42:09 -0700

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In the United States, one can use any name he desires, as long as it is not for fraudulent purposes. If he wishes to have the change formalized in court, he must submit proof that he informed certain parties and had a notice printed in a newspaper acceptable to the court.

Additonal information can be found on p. 30-37 of “Treasury of Name Lore,” by Elsdon C. Smith, published in 1967.

Reg Niles

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