In re to Change Name of Tia'i Mase

*126ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE AND DENYING PETITION TO ALTER BIRTH CERTIFICATE

Introduction

Tia'i Mase (“Mase”) seeks an order allowing him to change his name to Murphy Fonoti, on the grounds that he has been known by the name of Murphy Fonoti throughout his life and on numerous public records. In addition, Mase seeks to have his birth certificate modified to correspond with this legal change in name, citing to previous instances whereby the Registrar of Vital Statistics has apparently re-issued birth certificates based on name-change orders issued from this court.

In light of the…