Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Family - South Dakota 2026

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2. Begin by creating the Petition to Change Name using Form 1. Ensure you have been a bona fide resident of your county for at least six months.
3. File the completed Petition in the Circuit Court of your county.
4. Prepare the Order for Hearing using Form 3 after filing the Petition, and obtain a court date for your hearing.
5. Complete Form 4, Notice of Change of Name, and publish this notice weekly for four consecutive weeks in a legal newspaper within your county.
6. Submit a copy of the published notice to the Court.
7. During the hearing, be prepared to address any objections from interested parties. The Court will decide on your name change request.
8. If approved, prepare Form 2, Order Changing Name, and present it to the Court for signing.
9. After receiving the signed Order, obtain a certified copy from the Clerk. This allows you to update your identification documents with your new name.

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