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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by completing all forms using full names, including middle names. Ensure that you check your spelling carefully to avoid delays.
  3. Contact the court clerk to obtain a hearing date for your Petition for Name Change. This date will be included in the Notice of Hearing, which must be published weekly prior to your hearing.
  4. File the completed Petition and Affidavit with the Circuit Court in your county, along with the required fee.
  5. On the day of your hearing, present the Order to Change Name to the Court. Be prepared for any objections from others regarding your name change.
  6. If granted, file a certified copy of the Order with the Clerk of the County Commission where you reside and notify relevant agencies of your name change within 20 days.

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