Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Family - New Mexico 2025

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  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 Change of Name in the District Court of your county and pay the required fee. The Clerk will guide you on setting a hearing date.
  4. Publish the Notice of Name Change in a local newspaper for two consecutive weeks. After publication, obtain a Proof of Publication from the newspaper and file it with the Clerk.
  5. Attend the court hearing as directed by the Clerk, presenting your Order to Change Name. Be prepared for any objections from others.
  6. Once signed by the Judge, obtain certified copies of the Order from the Clerk for your records and notify relevant agencies of your name change.

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People use affidavits of name change in cases of marriage, divorce, adoption, or even personal preference. This helps the person provide proof for easy name changes in all official records, identification, bank accounts, and legal documents.
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.
Does an Affidavit of Character Form need to be notarized or witnessed? Yes, an Affidavit of Character Form requires the signature of a notary. Witnesses are not required by law.
An Affidavit of Name Change is a sworn statement that is used to verify the identity of a person who operates under multiple names. This document can be helpful for anyone who is using a name that has not been changed officially by a court or changed through marriage.
In order to get a court order changing your name or a childs name, you must file a petition in the District Court in the county where you live. After you file your petition to change the name, you will get a court hearing.
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After filing, an affidavit is examined for its accuracy and adherence to legal requirements. It then becomes part of official court records and is accessible to relevant parties. Attorneys may use the affidavit to understand the merit of a case, cross-examine witnesses, and challenge or prove claims.
Submit the filing fee of $132.00 (the Court does not accept personal checks) cash, credit/debit card, money order, or cashiers check, payable to Clerk of the District Court. A Judge is randomly assigned to your case.

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