It is not illegal to change your identity and disappear in the U.S. You can go to any courthouse in the U.S. and apply to change your name and then move anywhere you want.
Is it illegal to change identity?
NO. It is illegal to change your identity to escape legal troubles, from criminal to civil to financial. You must take an oath that you do not have these things, or that they are fully disclosed, and they will check.
How do you disappear legally?
- Change your name.
- Move to a new location.
- Use a PO box for mail.
- Stop using social media.
- Do not use social media via an alias.
- Commit permanently to a different clothing style.
- Lose or gain weight.
- Have a lot of money.
Can I change my entire identity?
The quick answer is that no, you can't completely erase your identity in this day and age -- unless the government does it for you. Legally changing your name isn't too difficult. Legally changing your Social Security number (SSN) is possible as well, but only under certain circumstances.
How much does an identity cost?
Basic stolen identity information on a US citizen, which only includes the Social Security number, full name and birth date, can range from $1 to $8 per person. But in some cases, hackers will package the offering with the victim's stolen credit card information, and charge from $20 to $75.
Is it illegal to have 2 identities?
There is no legal way to acquire multiple identities unless you are suffering from MPD. Even if you use different names for different purposes, you still only have one legal identity.