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

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Name Change Instructions and Forms Package 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. File the Civil Cover Sheet and the Verified Petition for Change of Name at the Court of Common Pleas in your county, along with the appropriate filing fee.
  4. Adults must provide a set of fingerprints to the court. For minors aged 12 and over, a fingerprint card must also be submitted.
  5. Follow the Clerk's instructions for filing the Order for Publication, Order for Hearing, and Notice. Ensure you publish the notice as directed.
  6. Attend your hearing as scheduled, presenting any required documents. Be prepared to answer questions from the court regarding your petition.
  7. After receiving a certified copy of the signed Order from the Clerk, notify relevant agencies and institutions about your name change.

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You can find this form at: govt.nz/name-change-adult. You must present your current photo identification or completed BDM76 form (with attached photo) to the person authorised to take a statutory declaration when you sign the declaration in front of them.
How long does it take to change your name after a divorce in Pennsylvania? This legal name change process can take from 3 weeks to 3 months depending on your county and court schedule. As long as its part of your divorce decree, the process can be quicker.
Minor Name Change and Birth Certificates If both biological parents who are on the childs birth certificate agree to the name change they can complete and sign the form on the back of their childs birth certificate. The form is then mailed to the Department of Vital Statistics along with the $20 fee.
The state is concerned that an adult may wish to change his or her name to avoid credit problems, a history of criminal acts, or use a new name to commit fraudulent acts. Therefore, an adult must file a petition in the Court of Common Pleas in the county where he or she lives, to obtain a name change.
Name change petitions must typically be accompanied by supporting documentation such as a birth certificate, proof of residency, and photo identification. Petitions may also need to be docHubd before they are filed.

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Bring legal documentation of the name change (such as a certified marriage certificate or court order) to a PennDOT Driver License Center. Surrender your current REAL ID (you can only have one REAL ID at a time). Have a new photo taken and pay the replacement fee for a new REAL ID with your updated name.
Documents Required for Change of Name Modification Court affidavit. Newspaper extract. Marriage certificate in the case of marital status. Other government ID.

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