Question: how to legally change your first name in louisiana?
Answer: Step 1: Get It Together. You'll need: ... 
Step 2: File A Petition. You have to file the petition with the Clerk of Court for the District Court of the parish where you live or the parish where you were born. ... 
Step 3: Deliver and Follow Up. ... 
Step 4: Get Certified Copies. ... 
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