Changing a minors last name in iowa 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Petition for Change of Name of Minor Child in our editor.
  2. Begin by entering the county where you are filing the petition at the top of the form.
  3. In section 1, indicate your parental status by checking either A, B, or C based on your situation regarding consent from the other parent.
  4. Fill in the minor child's current full name and their county of residence in section 2.
  5. Provide the minor child's date of birth and check whether they are under or over fourteen years old in section 3. Follow up with appropriate consent options if applicable.
  6. Complete sections detailing physical characteristics and previous addresses as required.
  7. In section 8, state your reasons for requesting the name change clearly and concisely.
  8. Ensure that a certified copy of the minor child’s birth certificate is attached as indicated in section 10.
  9. Finally, sign and date the petition at the bottom, ensuring all information is accurate before submission.

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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.
You will need to electronically file the Petition for Change of Name of Minor Child and pay the $195 filing fee. You must file electronically unless you get permission from the court to file in paper. You must include the following information in the Petition for Change of Name of Minor Child: The childs current name.