Need my given name back!!!

[cken]

My given last name was Borne. My mother remarried when I was 8, and under adult influence, I opted to carry the name of the man my mother was going to marry(adoption). Anyway, after that, the court records were sealed, and after many yrs, I've moved from N.Y. to Florida. I held the last name out of confusion as to how I could change it back to my given name, but now that I'm to marry, I severely have a need to change it. if not for family reasons, i want it back as it's my heritage and it belongs to me.
My mother has remarried, and I'm stuck scratching my head wondering why I'm stuck with a name that will only hurt any chance of me having a family tree?
I seriously need help, guidance as to how I can "reclaim" my given name. as i said, all i know is that it was in ny, broome county, and i was 8...and the court records were sealed by the judge.

 

[jharris352]

Why is it important that the records were sealed by the judge? Do you not remember what that family name was? That's the part I don't understand.

In any case, a name change petition would not go back before that judge anyway unless you still lived there. I was adopted in Florida and the adoption records are sealed tight as a jug. But you shouldn't have a problem with what you want to do.

Name change guide and forms

I did a quick search to find the procedure in Florida and this company also sells the forms. This site may also provide name change forms if you look in the "Legal Forms" section above.

If you don't remember your given name, your Mom should remember it and I would think she would be willing to tell you. If not, there are plenty of ways to find out what it was. Let me know. Good luck.

 

[BayState]

My given last name was Borne. My mother remarried when I was 8, and under adult influence, I opted to carry the name of the man my mother was going to marry(adoption). Anyway, after that, the court records were sealed, and after many yrs, I've moved from N.Y. to Florida. I held the last name out of confusion as to how I could change it back to my given name, but now that I'm to marry, I severely have a need to change it. if not for family reasons, i want it back as it's my heritage and it belongs to me.
My mother has remarried, and I'm stuck scratching my head wondering why I'm stuck with a name that will only hurt any chance of me having a family tree?
I seriously need help, guidance as to how I can "reclaim" my given name. as i said, all i know is that it was in ny, broome county, and i was 8...and the court records were sealed by the judge.

If you are a LEGAL adult, go to court and petition for the name change to whatever name you want.

 

[cken]

I said my given last name was Borne. I'm posting now from Florida, but the adoption was in N.Y when I was 8 yrs old. I appreciate your help with the forms, but wonder how you are holding me accountable since I made the decision when I was 8? Of course, I've long been an adult now Just keep in mind that I've been looking for answers far longer than the internet was available to me, and most of what I've heard over the yrs has been apparent non-sense. Wouldn't be here otherwise. My apology Bay, I skipped your post accidentally, and was commenting on the one before it. But I think you answered my question. Thanks for the great info! My mother is still in NY, so she could easily provide me with contact info. I should have realized how to go about it much sooner, but legal matters are very intimidating to me. TY, I appreciate the help very much