Verification for Adult Name Change - Pennsylvania 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering your name in the designated field at the top of the form. Ensure that it matches your current legal name.
  3. In the next section, provide the case number assigned to your name change petition. This is crucial for tracking your application.
  4. Proceed to verify the statements made in your petition. You will need to affirm that they are true and correct by signing in the 'Petitioner - Signature' field.
  5. Finally, enter the date of signing in the provided space. Double-check all entries for accuracy before submitting.

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The best way to access name change records is to contact the Judicial Archivist, Elizabeth Bouvier, at (617) 557-1082.
After a Name Change You can get a certified copy of your order at your local Clerks Office. You can request a new birth certificate to be issued with the new name as part of your final name change order. If so, you will need to contact the vital records department where you were born to find out their requirements.
There are only 2 ways to prove your name has been changed from the way your name is shown on your birth certificate: By Court Order In California, you can request a Decree Changing Name, which is the gold standard of court orders.

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Financial Assistance When representing yourself, a legal name change in Pennsylvania typically costs between $250 and $600.
Acceptable documents showing a name change include: Certified marriage certificate issued by the county court where your marriage license was processed. Court Order. Adoption records. Amended, certified birth certificate issued by government Office of Vital Statistics/Records with a raised/embossed seal.
Acceptable documents may include: marriage or civil partnership certificate. overseas marriage or civil partnership certificate. enrolled deed poll. unenrolled deed poll or change of name deed. statutory declaration or affidavit. baptismal or confirmation certificate (for first names only) birth certificate.
A deed poll is a legal document that proves a change of name. You can change any part of your name, add or remove names and hyphens, or change spelling.
The general adult name change process in Pennsylvania is quite straightforward and can be completed by the Pro Se in 90 days to 180 days. While the process can be completed without an attorney, if your name change has unusual circumstances surrounding the court petition, you might want to have one.

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