Any person residing in this state who shall change his or her name, or assume another name, unlawfully, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not exceeding $100, and upon a repetition thereof shall be confined in the county or regional jail not exceeding sixty days.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 48. Domestic Relations
§48-25-102. Objections to Change of Name
§48-25-103. When Court May or May Not Order Change of Name
§48-25-104. Recordation of Order Changing Name
§48-25-105. When New Name to Be Used
§48-25-106. Unlawful Change of Name
§48-25-107. Unlawful Change of Name by Certain Felons and Registrants