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

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Ohio Name Change Instructions and Forms Package in our editor.
  2. Begin by completing the 'Application for Change of Name for Minor' (OH-NC-200). Clearly state the reasons for the name change, ensuring all required details are filled out accurately.
  3. Next, fill out the 'Consent to Change of Name of Minor' (OH-NC-201) form. This document requires signatures from both parents or guardians, so ensure you have their consent before proceeding.
  4. Complete the 'Entry Setting Hearing & Ordering Notice' (OH-NC-202) to officially set your hearing date. Make sure to include all necessary information as indicated in the form.
  5. After filling out all forms, print three complete sets. Ensure that each form has the required headings completed, including court name and petitioner’s details.
  6. File your petition at the Probate Court in your county along with a certified copy of the minor's birth certificate and pay any associated fees.

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Apply for a court order You can apply for a Specific Issue Order to change your childs name, and the court will decide whether or not to give you permission. Getting a court order to change your childs surname is usually quite difficult.
A child cannot petition the court to have their name changed. Only a parent or guardian can do this. A name change petition can include both a parent and minor children. However, each parent will require a separate petition.
The judge usually requires a hearing before approving a childs name change without both parents consent. The hearing is called a prove up or an uncontested hearing. This is a short hearing where the judge can ask you some questions before deciding whether to approve the childs name change.
To change the name of a minor child in India, the process involves: Submitting a docHubd affidavit stating the current and new name, reason for the change. Publishing a notice regarding the name change in local newspapers. Filing a petition with the court requesting a name change. Attending a court hearing.
Ohio law permits an adult parent of a minor, a guardian of a minor, or guardian ad litem for a minor to apply to the Probate Court for a name change for the minor by filing an Application with the Court. The filing must be made in person.

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