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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Maryland Change Name document in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in the case number at the top of the form. This is essential for tracking your petition.
  3. In the first section, provide the names of all petitioners along with their birth dates and current residence addresses. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for legal processing.
  4. Next, specify the new names that each petitioner wishes to adopt. Clearly list these names to avoid any confusion.
  5. Affirm that the name change is not intended for fraudulent purposes by checking the appropriate box or writing a statement if required.
  6. Indicate that all creditors will be notified of the name changes and confirm that debts will be settled as per prior agreements.
  7. Finally, ensure all petitioners sign and date the document at the bottom, affirming under penalties of perjury that all information provided is true.

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If you are using a name other than your birth name, or changing the name on your current Maryland license, you must bring the document that initiated the change of name, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree or court ordered name change, to the MVA to correct your license.
Where to File Petition - To legally change your name through the Maryland courts, file a Petition for Change of Name in the Circuit Court of the county where you live, conduct regular business, are employed, or were born. Contents of Petition - Court Rules require certain information to be contained in the petition.
Usually within four (4) weeks or so, the orders are processed, and you will receive two (2) signed and sealed court name change orders in the mail. Typically, if you want more official copies, you can request those when you first turn in your forms, and pay an extra fee.
There is a $165 filing fee. Learn more about filing fee waivers. Do I need documents or forms? To ask the court for a name change, you need to file a petition.
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.

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