The name game?

From one transsexual to another. Get your names changed legally.

I have learned there are many transsexuals who use their new adopted names in the real world
and do NOT get the name change through the court/legal system.
Remember it is against the law to make false representations of yourself...?

17 U.S.C. section 1301
states...
Whoever knowingly makes a false representation materially affecting the rights obtainable...
shall pay a penalty...and any rights or privileges...shall be forfeited.

This causes many underlying and indirect problems throughout your lives and compromises your credibility.

If a transsexual is not ready to change the name legally then do not sign that name (new adopted name) to any legally binding documents. (unless they are in fact name change forms).

Some common steps are:
Go to your local court house and apply for a name change throught the court system, and then go to your local
Department of Motor Vehicles and change the name on your ID or drivers license.
Go to your bank and then show them your name change paper from the court system, and make sure you go to the
local-friendly-Social Security office and show them the court issued documents for a legal name change.
Don't forget to change it at schools, libraries, and any documents associated with apartment or house rentals.

Peace and Good Luck.