You complete an acceptable petition and file it at the courthouse.
You will need a name change petition which is available online and submit to your local county court clerk's office
The custodial parent can submit a petition for a name change. The reason can be explained and a judge will consider the request. The judge has the power to allow the change of name.The custodial parent can submit a petition for a name change. The reason can be explained and a judge will consider the request. The judge has the power to allow the change of name.The custodial parent can submit a petition for a name change. The reason can be explained and a judge will consider the request. The judge has the power to allow the change of name.The custodial parent can submit a petition for a name change. The reason can be explained and a judge will consider the request. The judge has the power to allow the change of name.
No. The court will ask for the father's name on the petition so that he can be notified. If the father is paying child support he will be sent notice of the name change petition. Even if the child doesn't have his name he can object to the proposed change of name and the court will consider his objection before it renders a decision.No. The court will ask for the father's name on the petition so that he can be notified. If the father is paying child support he will be sent notice of the name change petition. Even if the child doesn't have his name he can object to the proposed change of name and the court will consider his objection before it renders a decision.No. The court will ask for the father's name on the petition so that he can be notified. If the father is paying child support he will be sent notice of the name change petition. Even if the child doesn't have his name he can object to the proposed change of name and the court will consider his objection before it renders a decision.No. The court will ask for the father's name on the petition so that he can be notified. If the father is paying child support he will be sent notice of the name change petition. Even if the child doesn't have his name he can object to the proposed change of name and the court will consider his objection before it renders a decision.
By a petition in the probate and family court.
Get StartedThis Petition is used to request a legal name change in the state of Florida if you are not recently married or divorced. See the Free Legal Help section for information on
Get StartedThis Petition is used to request a legal name change in the state of Texas if you are not recently married or divorced. See the Free Legal Help section for information on
They can petition the appropriate legislature.
Get StartedThis Petition is used to request a legal name change for an adult in the state of Illinois if you are not recently married or divorced. See the Free Legal Help section for information on
Get StartedThis Petition is used to request a legal name change in the state of New York if you are not recently married or divorced. See the Free Legal Help section for information on
No, the parents must be the ones authorizing the name change petition and following the steps to complete. Although the name change petition may have to be authorized by the minor as well, the minor may not fulfill the steps without the parent(s) or legal guardian.
You will need the 'Name Change Petition' in your state as well as maybe getting fingerprints at the local police station (to run a background check, only in certain States). Then you will need to have the name change petition notarized and file it with the county clerk's office and they will provide you further instructions on what to do.
No. You cannot change the name of any adult for them. This is something they must petition the court for on their own.