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The document is a guide for adults in Indiana seeking to change their name through a court-ordered process. It outlines the eligibility criteria, necessary forms, and detailed procedures for filing a Petition for Change of Name in the Circuit Court. The packet includes specific forms required for the process, instructions on completing and submitting them, and information about publication requirements. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of following local court rules and provides a disclaimer regarding the use of the forms.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Name Change document in the editor.
Begin by completing the 'Appearance by Self-Represented Person' form. Fill in your full name, address, and contact information accurately.
Next, move to the 'Verified Petition for Change of Name.' Clearly state your reasons for the name change and ensure all required details are included.
Proceed to fill out the 'Notice of Petition for Name Change.' This form is essential for notifying the court about your request.
Complete the 'Affidavit of Publication' after publishing your notice in a local newspaper. Ensure you have proof of publication ready.
Finally, submit all completed forms to the court along with any necessary fees and wait for a hearing date confirmation.

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What is the rule for changing the name?

Court order In most cases, you must file a petition with your local court to change your name. To do so, you may need to file paperwork and appear before a judge to complete the process.

What are the downsides of name change?

It may affect your business prospects, especially if you rely on your name for marketing purposes. There are also legal consequences that can make it problematic. All of your bank accounts and credit cards will be in your original name, which means you will have a lot of paperwork to fill out.

What is the first thing you do when you change your name?

In most cases, you must file a petition with your local court to change your name. To do so, you may need to file paperwork and appear before a judge to complete the process. Find your local government website and contact your circuit court to get information about how you can legally change your name.

Is there a time limit for changing your name?

You dont have a time limit that you must adhere to in order to change your name after marriage. In fact, many spouses and newly married couples may choose to wait to see what happens after they get married.

Who is not allowed to change their name?

You cannot change your/ones name for a fraudulent purpose, such as to avoid debts, you cannot change to a name that could affect the rights of another person, such as a celebrity, you cannot use a curse word, racial slur, obscene and/or an offensive word as part of your/ones name and you cannot change to a name that

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