Montana Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Minor - Montana 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Montana 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 Petition for Name Change in the District Court of your county and pay the required fee. This initiates the legal process.
4. Have all living parents complete the Written Consent form. If consent is not provided, you will need to publish a notice as directed by the Clerk.
5. Follow the Clerk's instructions regarding hearing dates and publication requirements. Ensure that notices are published for four consecutive weeks if applicable.
6. Attend the court hearing as scheduled, present your Order to Change Name, and be prepared for any objections from others.
7. After receiving a certified copy of the signed Order from the Clerk, notify relevant parties about the name change.

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