Name Change: Minor or Adult With a Family Law Case Self 2026

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If the other parent will agree to the childs name change, the parent can fill out this form. This form must be signed in front of a notary. A child age 14 or older must consent to their own name change. If any of the children are 14 or older, each child must complete a consent.
Name Change Filing Fees StateFiling Fee CA $435 - $450 CO $88 CT $250 DC $6047 more rows
Common reasons to legally change your name include marriage or divorce, gender identity change, adoption, and personal preference. But no matter your reason, youll have to first start by making a legal name change request.
Generally, both legal parents must agree to change the childs name, and the change must be in the best interests of the child. Therefore, if a father wants to change his childs name, he will likely need the mothers permission. Alternatively, he could ask the court to change the childs name.
Q. Can a child change their own name? A. If aged between 16 and 18 a child can change their name themselves via an unenrolled deed poll.

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The answer depends on whether both parents agree to the name change. If both parents consent to the name change: If the child is over one year old but still a minor, you may file a Petition for Name Change. If a child is under 12 months, you may not need a court order.

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