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The document is a petition form from the Probate and Family Court Department of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, used for individuals seeking to legally change their names. It includes sections for personal information, reasons for the name change, and signatures from the petitioner and spouse if applicable. The document concludes with a decree from the court granting the name change.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
Begin by entering the name of the petitioner in the designated field. Ensure you include the last name, middle name, and first name.
Fill in your street address, city/town, state, and zip code to provide your current residence information.
Input your date of birth and place of birth accurately to verify your identity.
If applicable, enter your spouse's name and their date of birth and place of birth.
List any minor children’s names if they are involved in this name change request.
Clearly state the reason for the name change in the provided section.
Indicate whether any parties have previously changed their names. If yes, provide an explanation.
Complete the section requesting new names for each individual (petitioner, spouse, children) as needed.
Finally, sign and date the form where indicated to finalize your request.

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How do I get a copy of my name change certificate in Massachusetts?

Contact the countys court clerk where the name change was granted and ask what you need to provide to get a copy of the court record and how much it costs. One way to find the countys court clerk is to visit the state court website and look for county court contact information.

How to get proof of name change us?

There is only one filing fee of $180 per family, however, each adult and/or child(ren) need to have their own petition and required documents filed. Each petition and required filings must be filed one at a time, each being given its own filing number.

What proof do I need to change my name?

For most purposes a deed poll will be accepted to change documents, but there are some important exceptions. Birth and marriage certificates cannot be changed. However, your deed poll together with your birth certificate will be sufficient for the passport office to issue you with a passport in the new name.

What is the quickest way to change your name?

With your signed deed poll and you can change your name with any government or official organisation. Quick Note: Each government organisation will have there own forms that you will have to submit along with your deed poll.

What is the easiest way to change your name?

In most cases, you must file a petition with your local court to change your name. To do so, you may need to file paperwork and appear before a judge to complete the process. Find your local government website and contact your circuit court to get information about how you can legally change your name.

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

Outside of marriage and divorce, legally changing your name usually comes with a price tag. The total amount can range from less than $100 to over $500. First, you should expect to pay a filing fee. This is the cost of filing your name change forms with the County Clerk.

What is the easiest way to legally change your name?

Court order In most cases, you must file a petition with your local court to change your name. To do so, you may need to file paperwork and appear before a judge to complete the process. Find your local government website and contact your circuit court to get information about how you can legally change your name.

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