Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult - Vermont 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Name Change Instructions and Forms Package in our editor.
2. Begin by filling out the Petition for Change of Name (VT-NC-100). Enter your full legal name, including all middle names, and your town of residence. Ensure that you do not use initials unless you want them included in your name change.
3. File the completed petition at the Probate Court in your county. Remember to pay the required entry fee when submitting your petition.
4. Attach a certified copy of your birth record, which must be issued within the last six months. If applicable, include certified copies of any children's birth records and your marriage record.
5. After filing, the court will arrange for a notice to be published in a local newspaper for two consecutive weeks. You are responsible for covering these publication costs.
6. Obtain proof of publication from the newspaper, such as an affidavit or tear sheets, and file this with the court.
7. Once you receive proof of publication, contact the court to schedule an appointment to sign your petition before a judge.

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