Most people who have been convicted aim for a fresh start. Sometimes, that includes ridding themselves of the name associated with the dark chapter of their lives. If you are one of those people, you’re probably wondering: can felons change their names?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Changing one’s name as a convicted felon depends on the legal jurisdiction and the nature and severity of the criminal offense. For example, Illinois and Florida prohibit felons from changing names while Georgia allows name changes.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read on to know whether felons can change their names and if changing one’s name can conceal a felon’s criminal record.<\/p>\n\n\n