Vermont Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Minor - Vermont 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Vermont Name Change Instructions and Forms Package in the editor.
2. Begin by filling out the top portion of the Petition to Change Name of Minor form. Include the district, the minor’s full legal name, and their town of residence. Ensure all information is accurate to avoid delays.
3. If the minor is 14 years or older, they must appear before the judge to sign the petition. Make sure to prepare them for this step.
4. Complete Part II of the Petition if only one parent is signing. This section requires consent from the non-petitioning parent.
5. Attach a recently certified copy of the minor’s birth record, which must be obtained within the last six months from your Town/City Clerk.
6. After signing, request a notice publication in a local newspaper for two consecutive weeks. You will be responsible for any associated costs.
7. Provide proof of publication to the court via an affidavit or tear sheets, which will allow you to receive an order confirming the name change.

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