Pennsylvania petition change name 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Pennsylvania Petition for Change of Name in the editor.
  2. In the first section, enter the date of your petition in the designated field. This is crucial as it marks when your request was officially filed.
  3. Next, fill in your current name as the petitioner in the appropriate field. Ensure that this matches your legal documents for accuracy.
  4. Then, input your desired new name in the next field. Double-check for any spelling errors to avoid complications during processing.
  5. Proceed to specify the court date and time for your hearing. This information is essential for scheduling and must be accurate.
  6. If you have an attorney, include their name and address in the designated section. If not, leave this blank.
  7. Finally, provide details for proof of publication by entering your name, address, and daytime phone number in the respective fields.

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Among the grounds for change of name which have been held valid are: (a) when the name is ridiculous, dishonorable or extremely difficult to write or pronounce; (b) when the change results as a legal consequence, as in legitimation; (c) when the change will avoid confusion; (d) when one has continuously used and been G.R. NO. 159966 - IN RE: PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND/OR Supreme Court E-Library showdocs Supreme Court E-Library showdocs
Go to the courts web-site and fill out the forms. Click this link: Name Change Petition Form or find the forms in the Motions and Petitions Filing Forms area under Court of Common Pleas Trial Division Civil here: .philacourts.us/forms.
Adult Name Change When an adult wishes to legally change their name, a petition needs to be filed with the Court of Common Pleas; there is a filing fee of $333.23 that may be waived by the Court if you can prove you are low-income, however, there are usually publication fees that cannot be waived by the Court. Name Change | Philadelphia Legal Assistance Philadelphia Legal Assistance services name-change Philadelphia Legal Assistance services name-change
Name change petitions must typically be accompanied by supporting documentation such as a birth certificate, proof of residency, and photo identification. Petitions may also need to be docHubd before they are filed. Name Change Legal Forms: 50-State Survey - Justia Justia estate-planning name-change- Justia estate-planning name-change-
The state is concerned that an adult may wish to change his or her name to avoid credit problems, a history of criminal acts, or use a new name to commit fraudulent acts. Therefore, an adult must file a petition in the Court of Common Pleas in the county where he or she lives, to obtain a name change. Name Change in PA for Adults - PALawHELP.org PALawHELP.org resource name-change-in- PALawHELP.org resource name-change-in-

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Adult Name Change When an adult wishes to legally change their name, a petition needs to be filed with the Court of Common Pleas; there is a filing fee of $333.23 that may be waived by the Court if you can prove you are low-income, however, there are usually publication fees that cannot be waived by the Court.
Name change actions can take anywhere from a day to six (6) months (sometimes even longer). The time it takes for such action to be ordered/decreed varies not only from county to county, but sometimes from courthouse to courthouse as well.

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