Accepted Answer

You can display the new first name on name tags. You can also use it on forms and documents. However, in certain circumstances you will need to use your true legal name. For exmaple on your employment forms you fill out for your employer, you would put your legal name and in parentheses the new first name. In some cases you would put your true legal name and then add also known as (a/k/a) your new first name with your legal last name. If this answer is responsive to your question, please accept it. That is how we are compensated. I would also be appreciated if you provided feed back on your view of the answer. Finally, if the answer was especially helpful you can provide a bonus. If I can be of further assistance or you have other questions in the future you can ask for me and reach me at this site. This communication is not intended as legal advice. A local attorney should always be consulted for legal advice. No client/attorney relationship is intended or created by this communication.

Expert:	bizlaw
Pos. Feedback:	98.7 %
Accepts:	1213
Answered:	10/5/2009

Attorney

30 years experience corporate, litigation, international