Name change affidavit notary
A name change affidavit or same-name affidavit is a sworn statement confirming that two or more versions of a name all refer to the same person. We travel to homes, offices, and other agreed locations across Los Angeles to administer the oath, witness the signing, and complete the notarization. If the document is not prepared yet, we can also bring a laptop, portable printer, and scanner so it can be completed, printed, signed, and notarized in one visit.
Fastest way to start: text your location, whether the affidavit is already drafted, what caused the name mismatch (marriage, divorce, court order, naturalization, or other), and whether you want laptop/printer service added to the appointment.
Homes, offices, libraries, coffee shops, and other agreed locations across Los Angeles County.
Marriage, divorce, court order, naturalization, passport mismatch, school transcript, banking discrepancy, SSA records. For corporate title changes or board exits, see our notarized letter of resignation page.
Laptop, printer, and scanner can be brought for on-site document access, completion, and printing.
Notarized name change affidavits can be submitted for Apostille for use at foreign consulates or institutions.
Start here
Most appointments move faster once the type of name mismatch, whether notarization is actually required, what ID to bring, and the notarial certificate wording are sorted out before the notary arrives.
If yes, have it completed but unsigned before the appointment. If not, ask for the mobile laptop and printer add-on so the document can be accessed, completed, and printed during the visit using a template from your attorney or institution.
Let us know whether the difference stems from marriage, divorce, a court order, naturalization, a spelling variation, or an older record that predates a legal change. This helps confirm what the affidavit should address.
The signer must present valid, current government-issued photo ID matching at least one of the names referenced in the affidavit. Bringing both old and new name IDs — if available — is helpful but not always required.
Most name change affidavits use a jurat, because the signer is swearing the contents are true. The notary administers an oath and witnesses the signing. If the document already has its own notarial wording, that language controls.
Not sure whether the document includes notarial wording? You can text a photo of the notary section with sensitive information covered so the certificate language can be reviewed before the appointment.
Understanding the document
A name change affidavit — also called a same-name affidavit — is a sworn statement in which the signer declares under oath that two or more names refer to the same person. The affidavit does not change a legal name by itself; it explains why different versions exist and connects them to a single identity.
Notarization details
The notary witnesses the signer's oath and signature — not the truth of the underlying claim. Notarization confirms that the person who appeared, presented acceptable ID, and swore to the statement is the same person who signed the document.
Important: A notary can identify the certificate type and complete the notarial act, but cannot advise on whether the affidavit language is sufficient for a specific agency, court, consulate, or institution. Confirm wording requirements with your attorney or the requesting party before the appointment.
Before we arrive
Laptop and printer service
This is the convenience option for clients who want to handle document access, printing, signing, and notarization during the same appointment.
Service boundary: the signer chooses the document source, template, and wording — using their attorney's language or a template from an online legal-document service. We provide the mobile workstation convenience, printing, scanning, and notarial service.
After notarization
Some name change affidavit appointments involve more than the signing itself, especially when the notarized affidavit needs to be Apostilled for a foreign consulate or submitted as part of a larger immigration or official file.
If the notarized name change affidavit needs to be accepted by a foreign consulate, bank, school, or government office, it may require an Apostille. We can notarize the affidavit and then handle the Apostille submission if needed.
When the affidavit is handled on-site, we can often help with printing, scanning, or returning signed pages as part of the same mobile workstation workflow.
Some name change affidavit situations also involve copy certification, powers of attorney, or general affidavits depending on the broader circumstances.
FAQ
A name change affidavit or same-name affidavit is a sworn statement confirming that two or more different name versions all refer to the same person. It is used when a current legal name does not exactly match the name on a passport, transcript, bank account, or other official document.
Common situations include passport applications with a name mismatch against a marriage certificate, school transcripts issued under a former name, banking or retirement account discrepancies, immigration paperwork where USCIS or a consulate flags name differences, and SSA records not yet updated after a legal name change.
Most name change and same-name affidavits are sworn statements and are expected to be notarized. Notarization adds credibility and helps agencies, banks, consulates, and institutions accept that the sworn statement is genuine.
Most name change affidavits use a jurat, because the signer is swearing or affirming that the information is true. The notary administers an oath or affirmation and witnesses the signing. If the form calls for an acknowledgment instead, the notary follows that wording.
The signer must present valid, current government-issued photo identification matching at least one of the names referenced in the affidavit. A California driver's license, state ID, or unexpired U.S. passport are the most common acceptable forms.
Yes. After the name change or same-name affidavit is notarized, it can often be Apostilled or legalized for use overseas. This is common when a foreign consulate, embassy, or bank needs proof that documents issued under different names belong to the same person.
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The fastest quote comes from sending the location, what caused the name mismatch, whether the affidavit is already drafted, and whether you want laptop/printer service included.