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.
Petitioning a Court for a Name Change: Procedure and Costs. To legally change your name, you must file documents with the court in the city or county where you live. In many instances, you will also need to attend a hearing. You canât simply change a name online.