Maryland name change 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Maryland Name Change document in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in the 'Petitioners' section with your current name and the desired new name. Ensure accuracy as this is crucial for legal recognition.
  3. In the 'Reason for Name Change' field, provide a clear explanation for your name change request. This could be personal preference, marriage, or other valid reasons.
  4. Complete the case number section if applicable, or leave it blank if you do not have one yet.
  5. Review the notice requirements carefully. Make sure to note the deadline for objections and prepare to publish your notice in a local newspaper as required.
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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.
To ask the court for a name change, you need to file a petition. You can use the Petition for Change of Name of an Adult (CC-DR-60) or Petition for Change of Name of a Minor (CC-DR-062). Attach documents with your or the minors current legal name (birth certificate, drivers license, passport, etc.).
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.
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 Long Will a Name Change Take? StateTime to Complete MA 6-8 weeks MD Up to 8 weeks or longer ME 2 months MI 60-90 days47 more rows

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