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Pennsylvania name minor 2026

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The document is a legal decree from the Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania, granting a petition for the change of name of a minor. It confirms that all legal requirements have been met, including notice publication and absence of objections or judgments against the minor.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Pennsylvania Name Minor document in the editor.
Begin by entering the county name where the petition is being filed in the designated space at the top of the form.
Fill in the minor's current name and any other required personal details, ensuring accuracy for legal purposes.
In the section regarding proof of publication, provide details about how notice was published as required by law.
Confirm that there are no judgments or decrees against the minor by checking the appropriate box or providing necessary documentation.
Finally, enter the new name you wish to assign to the minor in the specified field before submitting your completed form.

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What qualifies someone as a minor?

The changes to Pennsylvanias child custody law under House Bill 378, including the reduction from sixteen (16) to twelve (12) custody factors and the new requirement for courts to provide written copies of the custody factors to parties in custody matters, will become effective on August 29, 2025.

What is the new child law in PA?

C.S. 63016385. ChildA person under 18 years of age.

What is considered a minor in PA?

Please note that Pennsylvania law defines a minor as a person under the age of 21 years. 1 Pa. C.S. 1991.

How does the state of Pennsylvania define a minor?

Who is considered to be a minor? A minor, as defined in the Pennsylvania child labor act, is an individual under 18 years of age.

Where is the name minor from?

Unless prosecuted as an adult, neither the name nor picture of any juvenile shall be made public in connection with a juvenile delinquency proceeding. 18 U.S.C.A. 5038(e) (West 1985).

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How to legally change your name in PA as a minor?

In Pennsylvania, the process for obtaining a name change for a minor begins with the filing of a Petition to Change Name of a Minor which sets forth the reasons for the change, by the parent, guardian or custodian of the minor, with the Court of Common Pleas in the jurisdiction in which the minor resides.

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