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Good day. Have you already filed the name change petition with the court?

Where did you fill out that form – on the court website or somewhere else? And, what is the purpose/reason for the name change (e.g., marriage, divorce, something else)?

So, you are changing your name because you got married – is that correct?

How long ago did you get married?

Did you not change your name at that time on your marriage license/certificate?

That will make the process a bit more complicated. Are you still legally considered a resident of South Carolina?

The eForm is the start of that process. You can read through what else is required – including filing it with the court and having the necessary hearing to get the name change approved – here: www.sclegal.org

You will need to file that form – the petition for the name change, with a court cover sheet (available online for the county in which you will be filing), and then take the other steps set out at the link above.

Let me know if you have other questions. Please note: This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. No course of action is being proposed and no attorney-client relationship or privilege has been formed as a result of this conversation.

That is tricky. It may be worth contacting a local attorney to assist you, as the court may allow for video appearance or appearance via signing an affidavit if you have an attorney to present the necessary paperwork.