Tell me how I can change my name to Abram John Meister, Jr. from John Byung Kim. Tell me way to save fees too.
✅ How to Legally Change Your Name in Alaska (North Pole, AK)
Change from: John Byung Kim
Change to: Abram John Meister, Jr.
Local Court: Fairbanks Superior Court (Rabinowitz Courthouse)
📍 Address: 101 Lacey Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701
📝 Step 1: Complete the Required Forms
| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| CIV-700 | Petition for Change of Name |
| VS-405 | Name Change Report for Vital Records |
| CIV-699 | Instructions for CIV-700 |
| TF-920 | Request for Waiver of Filing Fee |
| CIV-705 | Certificate of Name Change (court will issue) |
| CIV-708 (optional) | Request to waive public notice |
📥 Download: https://public.courts.alaska.gov/web/forms/
💰 Step 2: Request a Filing Fee Waiver
- Filing fee: $200
- Submit Form TF-920 to ask the court to waive the fee
- Waiver often approved if you are:
- On Medicare or disability
- Low income or no income
📝 Optional: File CIV-708 to ask the court to waive newspaper publication
📨 Step 3: File the Forms
- File in person at the courthouse or
- File online via TrueFiling: https://truefiling.com
📢 Step 4: Legal Notice Requirement
- Normally, court posts your name change on its website for free
- If the judge requires newspaper posting, that could cost $20–$100+
- To avoid that, submit CIV-708 (request to waive publication)
⚖️ Step 5: Attend the Court Hearing
- After 4 weeks of notice, court will schedule a hearing
- Judge will ask you why you’re changing your name
- If approved, court will issue CIV-705: Certificate of Name Change
📄 Step 6: Update Your Records
Use the certificate to update:
- Social Security
- Driver’s License / Real ID
- Passport
- IRS / bank / insurance / legal records
💵 Estimated Cost Summary
| Item | With Waiver | Without Waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Fee | $0 | $200 |
| Newspaper Publication | $0 (if waived) | $20–$100 |
| Driver’s License Update | ~$0 (age 60+) | ~$15 |
| Birth Certificate Update | ~$15 | ~$15 |
| Certified Copy (optional) | ~$5 | ~$5 |
| Total Estimated Cost | ~$20–30 | ~$250–300 |
🧾 Summary
- Legal name change can take 1–2 months
- Use TF-920 and CIV-708 to save $200–250
- New name: Abram John Meister, Jr.
Let me know if you want help filling out forms or a sample completed petition.