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Begin by filling out the Petition to Change Name (MI-C51). Provide your complete name, reason for the change, and ensure all required details are accurately entered.
Next, complete the Order Following Hearing on Petition to Change Name (MI-C52) form. This will be finalized after your hearing.
Fill out the Publication of Notice of Hearing on Name Change (MI-101) form. This is necessary for notifying the public about your name change request.
Once all forms are completed, print three copies. Ensure that each copy has the court's name, your name, case number, and document title filled in.
File these forms at your local Probate court along with any required fees. Don’t forget to include a pre-addressed envelope for correspondence from the court.

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What disqualifies you from changing your name?

Filing the Petition with the RTC. Court Docket Fee payment (varies by court; typically in the range of ₱2,000 to ₱5,000, but can be higher).

How to fill out an affidavit for name change?

You will need to submit a completed and signed correction application, a fee of $50.00 in the form of a personal check or money order payable to the State of Michigan in U.S. funds, a copy of your current, valid photo identification and a copy of the court order for documentation.

What documents to bring to change last name?

All statements and documents are subject to verification. Approximate Date Current Name Was Assumed (mm-yyyy) Former Name of Applicant. Applicants Date of Birth. Suffix. Last. Middle. First. Number of Years You Have Known the Applicant. Your Relationship to the Applicant. Current Name of Applicant. Applicants Place of Birth.

How do I legally change my name in Michigan?

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.

How much does it cost to legally change your name in MI?

Use certified copies of marriage and divorce certificates or name change orders as proof to notify these federal and state agencies that you changed your name. Social Security card. Drivers license or state ID card. Tax returns. U.S. passport. Naturalization certificate and certificate of citizenship. Veterans benefits.