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A lot of times that is left to the discretion of the judge. Some states prohibit a name change for specific crimes such as child molester. Others just make you immediately notify a particular law enforcement agency in the state of your name change.

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It is legal, it depends on the court and if they will allow you to change your name.

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You can research this firther, but I strongly believe that this is one of the bars to name change (except by marriage, of course).

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