The passport card is good only for land and sea travel from border crossings and sea ports-of-entry into the United States from Mexico, Canada Bermuda and the Caribbean.
Name Changes. If you live in New York City, you may bring a name change proceeding in any county in the city. It costs $65.00 to change a name in Civil Court. You can use the Civil Court's free and easy DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Forms to make an adult name change Petition or a minor name change Petition.
1. Choose your new name carefully. Legally changing your name is a serious decision, so you should make sure that you choose a name that you like enough to keep. 1  Before beginning the process of changing your name, practice signing it and have a few people close to you call you by that name, to make sure you like it.