Court name change 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the court name change document in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering your name in the first blank field, where it states 'I, ______'. This identifies you as the applicant for the name change.
  3. Next, fill in the county name where you are filing. This is crucial for jurisdiction purposes and should match your residence.
  4. In the section that asks for your Social Security Number, enter it carefully. This information is necessary for verification and should be kept confidential.
  5. Indicate any actions filed against you by checking the appropriate box or leaving it blank if there are none. This ensures transparency in your application.
  6. Finally, sign and date the document at the bottom. Ensure that you use a digital signature if required by your court's regulations.

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Court order In most cases, you must file a petition with your local court to change your name. To do so, you may need to file paperwork and appear before a judge to complete the process. Find your local government website and contact your circuit court to get information about how you can legally change your name.
It simply requires you to use the documentation of your marriage or divorce to update your identification documents (Drivers License, Social Security, etc). In the case of changing the name of a child (minor), both parents must agree to the change before the courts will review the request.
For most purposes a deed poll will be accepted to change documents, but there are some important exceptions. Birth and marriage certificates cannot be changed. However, your deed poll together with your birth certificate will be sufficient for the passport office to issue you with a passport in the new name.

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