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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the name change form in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the child's current name and address in the designated fields. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for processing.
  3. In the section for 'Change of Name To', input the new name you wish to give your child. Double-check spelling to avoid any issues.
  4. Select whether you are the mother, father, or guardian by checking the appropriate box. This identifies your relationship to the child.
  5. Provide details about the child's birth date and birthplace. This information helps establish identity and legitimacy of the request.
  6. If applicable, list any reasons for previous name changes since birth in the provided space. Attach supporting documents like a birth certificate if necessary.
  7. Indicate whether each parent or guardian consents to this petition by selecting one of the options provided.
  8. Finally, review all entered information for accuracy before signing and dating at the bottom of the form.

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court fee ($210 in Supreme and County Courts; $65.00 in New York City Civil Court) If you are unable to pay this fee, you may ask the court for a fee waiver.
To ask the Court to change your name or your childs name, you need to give the Court the following: court papers asking for the change, this includes: Name Change Petition and Proposed Order. The petition must be filled out and signed in front of a Notary Public. You may need additional forms to change a childs name.
How Long Will a Name Change Take? StateTime to Complete NY 4-6 weeks OH 4-6 weeks OK 2-8 weeks OR 2-8 weeks47 more rows
Use certified copies of marriage and divorce certificates or name change orders as proof to notify these federal and state agencies that you changed your name. Social Security card. Drivers license or state ID card. Tax returns. U.S. passport. Naturalization certificate and certificate of citizenship. Veterans benefits.
Name Change Filing Fees StateFiling Fee OR $124 PA $300 - $350 RI $89 SC $15047 more rows

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Name Change Filing Fees StateFiling Fee NY $65 - $300 OH $100 - $200 OK $165 OR $12447 more rows
Can I change my name for free? The legal procedure to change your name will require you to pay filing and court fees. Additionally, you will also need to pay for new identification, such as an updated drivers license or healthcare card. However, you dont need to pay to update your name on your Social Security card.

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