Petition for Minor's Name Change 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Petition for Minor's Name Change in our editor.
  2. Begin by filling in the minor's current name, address, and contact information. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for the court.
  3. Indicate your relationship to the minor by selecting the appropriate option, either 'Petitioner' or 'Petitioner's Attorney'.
  4. Provide details about the proposed new name for the minor, including first name, middle name (if any), and surname.
  5. Complete the section describing the minor, including their birth certificate name, date of birth, and current address. Make sure to note how long they have lived in the county where you are filing.
  6. If applicable, attach any necessary court orders if you are not the legal guardian or custodian of the minor.
  7. In section 7, explain why changing the minor’s name will be beneficial. This could include emotional or social factors affecting their well-being.
  8. Finally, review all sections for completeness and accuracy before submitting your petition through our platform.

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These requirements include: You must currently live in Maryland. You must currently live in the county where the name change action will be filed. You must be an adult, 18 years of age or older.
Can the parent and stepparent alone change the childs name? A. No, they must have the written agreement of anyone else with parental responsibility or if not, consent of the Court.
The fee for filing a name change in Maryland is $165 (see Fee Schedule) or, if the petitioner is represented by an attorney, $185.

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To change your childs Illinois birth certificate, you will need: A certified copy of the Order for Change of Name (Minor Children); A copy of your childs original birth certificate, and. A money order for $15.00 made out to Illinois Department of Public Health.
An Application to Appoint Guardian Ad Litem for the Purpose of Change of Name of a Minor (Form 21.22) may be obtained and filed with the Court for a $25 fee. A certified copy of the minors birth certificate is required at the time of the initial filing.
Steps to change name in birth certificate: Step 1: Obtain Birth Certificate Update/correction Form the municipal corporation office or gram panchayat where your child took birth. Step 2: Obtain an affidavit from local notary and approach the officer regarding change of name in the birth certificate.
It will likely cost between $150.00 and $200.00. If Im a step-parent, can I change my step-childs name to my name? Yes, but you must either get a signed consent from both of the natural parents, or serve the non-consenting parent with a copy of the petition and a notice of when the court will hear your petition.
If you are asking to change a minors name, attach any consents. Minors who are at least 10 years old, can use Minors Consent/Objection to Change of Name form (CC-DR-119). Parents, guardians, and custodians can use Parents/Guardians/Custodians Consent/Objection to Change of Name of a Minor (CC-DR-063).

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