Petition change name 2026

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The document is a petition form for a family change of name submitted to the Supreme Court of the State of New York. It outlines the current and proposed family names, details about the individuals involved, reasons for the name change, and includes consent sections for minors aged 14 to 18. The petitioners affirm that they have no criminal convictions or pending legal actions and request an order to permit the name change.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the petition for family change of name in the editor.
In the first section, enter your current family name as it appears on legal documents.
Next, provide the new family name you wish to adopt in place of your current name.
List all individuals included in this application, including their present names, proposed names, places of birth, dates of birth, and ages. Ensure that minors aged 14 to 18 sign the consent section on page 2.
Indicate if any applicants have been convicted of a crime or have pending actions against them. If none, simply state 'None'.
Fill in your current residence address accurately.
Provide a brief explanation for your request for a name change in the designated section.
Finally, sign and date the petition at the bottom. If applicable, ensure that all necessary signatures from consenting minors are included.

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