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The document is a legal notice from the Court of Common Pleas for the State of Delaware regarding a petition for a name change by one or more petitioners. It outlines the process for submitting the petition and includes a requirement for publication in a newspaper.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Delaware Petition Change Name County in the editor.
Begin by entering your current name in the designated field for the petitioner. Ensure that you provide both first and last names clearly.
In the next section, specify the county where you are filing your petition. This is crucial for jurisdiction purposes.
Next, indicate your desired new name in the provided space. Make sure it matches exactly how you want it to appear legally.
Finally, sign and date the form at the bottom. If there are multiple petitioners, ensure each one signs separately.
Remember to take this completed form to a local newspaper for publication as required by law.

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How long does it take to legally change your name in Delaware?

Name change actions can take anywhere from a day, to six (6) months (sometimes even longer).

Can you change the name of a county?

Essentially, a county can change its name through referendum or by a consolidation of counties. Having the ability to do something and a reason to do something are sometimes mutually exclusive things, though.

How long does it take to change your name in Delaware?

How Long Will a Name Change Take? StateTime to Complete DC 6-8 weeks DE 6 months or longer FL 4-5 months GA 5-6 weeks47 more rows

How much does it cost to legally change your name in Delaware?

Civil Filing Fees Petition for Name Change $ 85.00** Justice of the Peace Court Appeal $135.00** For Appeals from the Department of Public Safety and Dog Control Panel $135.00** Suspension of license $ 10.0012 more rows

Where do I go to change my name in Delaware?

Where to file: your Petition for Change of Name and supporting documents must be filed in the Court. 1 The Circle. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE STATE OF DELAWARE. Petitioner: □ Does □ Does Not have pending criminal charges, and □ Is □ Is Not subject to supervision of the Department of Correction.

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How much does it cost to change your name in Delaware?

To obtain a legal name change in Delaware, an applicant must submit a petition to the court. The applicant must publish notice of the name change in a newspaper at least once a week for three weeks before filing the petition, and then include the Affidavit of Publication with their court petition.

How to legally change name in Delaware?

Service timeframes Application typeEstimated timeframe Certificate, printout or source document 8 working days Add a parents details to a birth record 15 working days Remove a parents details from a birth record 18 working days Name change 15 working days8 more rows May 13, 2025

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