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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the nc change name document in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in the minor’s current name in the designated field labeled 'FROM:'. Ensure accuracy as this is crucial for the legal process.
  3. Next, enter the new name that the minor should be changed to in the 'TO:' section. Double-check for any spelling errors.
  4. In the section labeled 'I, _________', input your full name as the adult petitioner or if applicable, indicate if you are a 16-17 year old minor.
  5. Fill in your county of residence where indicated. This is important for jurisdiction purposes.
  6. Select your relationship to the minor by checking either 'mother', 'father', or 'guardian'.
  7. Complete the notice by entering today's date and signing at the bottom of the form.

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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.
The filing fee for the Petition is $120.00 (cash, money order, or certified check). *These documents can be prepared through the NC Courts Guide and File system. When the Clerk issues the name change, obtain 5 certified copies of the court-ordered name change. The cost varies by county.
If approved, the judge will issue a court order granting your name change. This document is crucial for updating other legal and official records. Processing times for receiving the court order and a certified copy typically range from 2-3 weeks after filing the Petition.
The following documents are required to obtain a name change for an adult: Notice of Intent to Change Name (must be posted in courthouse 10 days before filing the Petition) Certified Petition for Legal Name Change. Affidavit of Character from two people who live in the same county as you. Birth Certificate. Fingerprints.

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