Chris Tompkins, NY Name Change Lawyer 212 962-5363

01/20/2026

Read about the legal name change process.

The name change process involves petitioning the civil court in New York City ( or the Supreme Court outside of New York City ) for a legal name change with proof of birth, citizenship, and pro…

01/13/2026

Read about how the Legal Name Change Process affects Green Card Holders.

For Legal Permanent Residents  ( Green Card Holders) ,  you would have to go to your country’s consulate or embassy to modify the name on your foreign passport after a legal name ch…

12/14/2025

Read about how the Legal Name Change Process affects you ability to travel.

How the Legal Name Change Process Affects Your Ability to Travel Legally changing your name will not affect your ability to travel as long a...

12/07/2025

Read about the current processing times for a legal name change order in Manhattan Civil Court.

As of October 2025, processing times for legal name change petitions to get signed orders have significantly changed in the Manhattan Civi...

10/16/2022

Read about the need for an Apostille with Name Change Orders, Birth Certificates, and Marriage Certificates.

Today many Americans are seeking dual citizenship with European countries that are part of the European Union  (EU). Many Americans can derive Citizenship from EU countries from their foreign …

06/15/2022

Read about how there is no longer a publishing requirement for name change orders

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12/22/2018

Learn about what you need to change your name in NY.

What you need to do to change your name in NY. By: Legal Name Change Lawyer Chris Tompkins. http://www.ny-legal-name-change-lawyer.com/

12/11/2018

Read about changing your name by removing a name.

Changing Your Name in NY by Removing a Name You can change your name in NY by removing a name. Here is an example. Your name is Mary Ali...

06/09/2018

Read about Changing Your Last Name by Adding a Name.

Changing Your Last Name in New York by Adding a Name You can change your last name in NY by adding a name. Here are some examples. Your...

01/11/2018

Read about how a NY lawyer practicing in the New York City can help you prepare a name change petition in Civil Court

Legal Name Change Lawyer in New York County- Manhattan Why use a legal name change lawyer in New York County – Manhattan Civil Court? You can prepare and file the name change petition and…

10/08/2017

Read about Transgender Name Changes in New York City.

Transgender Name Changes in New York City What documents are needed to do a transgender name change? Christopher Tompkins is an Attorney...