Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Family - Kentucky 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Name Change Instructions and Forms Package in the editor.
2. Begin by completing all required fields using full names, including middle names. Ensure that you check your spelling carefully to avoid delays.
3. Print three complete sets of forms. Each form must have the heading filled out, including the name of the court, Petitioner’s name, case number, and document title.
4. File the Petition in the Justice Court of your county and pay any associated fees. The Clerk will guide you on setting a hearing date and whether publication is necessary.
5. Attend the hearing as instructed by the Clerk. Present your Order to Change Name, where objections may be heard by the Court.
6. After receiving a certified copy of the signed Order from the Clerk, promptly notify relevant agencies and individuals about your name change.

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