Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Family - 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 form. Enter your full legal name, including all middle names, and your town of residence in the designated fields. 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 along with the required filing fee. Remember to bring a certified copy of your birth record, which must be dated within the last six months.
4. If applicable, include certified copies of any minor children's birth records and your marriage record. After filing, request a notice publication from the court, which will occur weekly for two weeks.
5. Once you receive proof of publication from the newspaper, file it with the court to obtain an order for your name change. You will then receive certified copies of this order.

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