STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT IN RE: The name change of: MILWAUKEE COUNTY For Official Use Notic 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the petitioner's first, middle, and last name in the designated fields at the top of the form.
  3. Fill in the case number where indicated. This is essential for tracking your application within the court system.
  4. In the section regarding the new legal name, clearly write out the desired first, middle, and last names that you wish to adopt.
  5. Specify the place of hearing by filling in 'Milwaukee County Circuit Court' along with the address provided on the form.
  6. Enter the date and time for your hearing as required. Ensure this information is accurate to avoid any delays.
  7. Indicate where notice will be published by filling in the name of a newspaper that meets Class 3 notice requirements.
  8. Finally, sign and date at the bottom of the form where indicated by 'BY THE COURT'.

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Any Wisconsin resident can file a petition to change their name. The petition must be filed at your local circuit court and is a bit of a process. Expect to: Fill out a petition form and submit it to the local court.
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.
To obtain a court order, the circuit court will require one or both of the following forms: (1) Court Order to Amend a Wisconsin Birth Certificate, which is available at the Wisconsin Vital Records Office, and (2) Petition to Correct Vital Record.
Filing Fee with the local civil registrar: Ranges from ₱1,000 to ₱3,000 (approx.) depending on the locality. Publication Costs: If required, local publication/posting can be minimal. However, if a newspaper publication is needed, it can range from ₱1,500 to ₱3,000 or more, depending on the newspaper rates.
786.36 Changing names, court procedure. (1) Any resident of this state, whether a minor or adult, may upon petition to the circuit court of the county where he or she resides and upon filing a copy of the notice, with proof of publication, as required by s.

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General information about the name change process is contained in Wisconsin Statutes 786.36 and 786.37. There is a $164.50 filing fee to file a Name Change action. The Clerk of Courts cannot give you legal advice. If you need further help, you may consult the Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 786.36 and 786.37.
How Long Will a Name Change Take? StateTime to Complete WA 2-8 weeks WI 2-8 weeks WV 2-8 weeks WY 2-8 weeks47 more rows

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