Question: how to legally change your name in south carolina?
Answer: Step 1 – Background Check. ... 
Step 2 – Department of Social Services (DSS) Consent Form. ... 
Step 3 – Complete Petition, Affidavits, and Hearing Request. ... 
Step 4 – File Petition. ... 
Step 5 – Cover Sheet. ... 
Step 6 – Attend Hearing. ... 
Step 1 – File Petition. ... 
Step 2 – Guardian Ad Litem.