INSTRUCTIONS: PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (Minor) CN-2

A legal custodian may submit the petition in the county where the minor currently resides.  A divorced parent can also petition for a name change.  The following documents may need submitted to the court as well:

· certified copy of minor’s birth certificate

· divorce judgment (if applicable)

· court order for custody of child

· death certificate of a deceased custodian (if applicable)

“Petition for Change of Name (Minor) CN-2 Step 1”

In the heading of the form, the petitioner needs to select the county of the Probate Court and the minor’s current, full legal name.  If an attorney is helping with the petition, provide their information as well.  The Clerk will provide the docket number.

“Petition for Change of Name (Minor) CN-2 Step 2”

In part 1, provide full legal names for all the petitioner(s) and the legal custodian(s) of the child.  In part 2, provide addresses and telephone numbers for all of the people listed in part 1.  If a physical address is different from a mailing address, provide the additional address as well. 

“Petition for Change of Name (Minor) CN-2 Step 3”

In part 3, check all of the documents that need submitted along with the petition. 

“Petition for Change of Name (Minor) CN-2 Step 4”

Provide the current name of the minor child, including the middle name.  In part 5, provide the address where the minor currently resides. 

“Petition for Change of Name (Minor) CN-2 Step 5”

In part 6, state the desired name change for the minor.  Include a middle name if applicable. 

“Petition for Change of Name (Minor) CN-2 Step 6”

In part 7, state reasons for the request.  The petitioners need to date and sign the form.  If they’re receiving help form an attorney, an additional signature is needed as well. 

“Petition for Change of Name (Minor) CN-2 Step 7”

When submitting the petition, Form N-103, General Notice of Beginning of a Formal Probate Proceeding with a Hearing Date is required as well.  You can obtain this form from the Clerk.  If notice is waived, Form N-107 is required. 

“Petition for Change of Name (Minor) CN-2 Step 8”

Make copies of all the forms and file them with the Clerk along with filing fees.  The Clerk will notify the petitioner(s) of the date, time, and location of the hearing. 

INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR NAME CHANGE (MN NAM102)

The application and other required forms are filed with the District Court in the county the applicant currently resides.  The following forms are also required:

·  Criminal History Check Release NAM103

·  Proposed Order Granting Name Change NAM107

·  Notice to Persons Who Have Had Their Name Changed NAM106

If you’ve been convicted of a felony and you want to change your name, you need to file Felon Name Change Notice to Prosecutors NAM104 and notify the authority that prosecuted you. 

“Application for Name Change MN NAM102 Step 1”

In the heading, only list your County.  The Clerk will fill out the rest.  In the first set of lines, provide the current legal names of the adults requesting a name change.  In the second set of lines, provide the new name of the applicant(s). 

“Application for Name Change MN NAM102 Step 2”

In part 2, provide the current address of the applicant(s).  In part 3, provide the current legal name of the applicant(s) and their date of birth. 

“Application for Name Change MN NAM102 Step 3”

In part 4, provide the name of the applicant’s spouse if applicable.  Check the appropriate box. 

“Application for Name Change MN NAM102 Step 4”

In part 5, provide information for the applicant’s minor children if there are children.  Check the appropriate box.  If a parent is also requesting a name change for a minor, they also need to fill out an application for the minor. 

“Application for Name Change MN NAM102 Step 5”

If a parent is requesting a name change for a minor or there is a minor child in any case, provide the name of the non-applicant parent in part 6.  In part 7, check the appropriate boxes and provide the new name on the line provided. 

“Application for Name Change MN NAM102 Step 6”

In part 8, provide information about any criminal background.  If the applicant has a criminal background, provide the appropriate information.  List information about each party’s property in the state of Minnesota, and check any boxes that apply in the following sections. 

“Application for Name Change MN NAM102 Step 7”

Before filing your application and other forms, an adult needs to undergo a federal criminal background check.  Bring all completed forms to the Clerk’s Office in your County and pay the filing fees.  Ask the clerk for more information. 

INSTRUCTIONS: PETITION FOR INDIVIDUAL MINOR’S CHANGE OF NAME

This form needs submitted along with the Consent form if the minor is 14 years of age and older.  You can find further instructions on what to do after completing this form in the Name Change Instruction Form for New York. 

“Petition for Individual Minor’s Change of Name Step 1”

Provide your county’s name in the caption of the form.  Do not fill in the Index number because the Clerk of Court will fill in this section. 

“Petition for Individual Minor’s Change of Name Step 2”

In the line below the caption, provide the new name of the minor including first, middle, and last. 

“Petition for Individual Minor’s Change of Name Step 3”

Provide the petitioning parent’s of guardian’s full legal name on line 1.  On line 2, state your relationship to the minor.  State the minor’s current legal name on line 3 including first, middle, and last. 

“Petition for Individual Minor’s Change of Name Step 4”

On line 4, provide the intended name change for the minor.  In the next section, provide the minor’s age, date of birth, and place of birth.  For the date of birth, include the month, day, and year.  Provide the county and state for the minor’s place of birth. 

“Petition for Individual Minor’s Change of Name Step 5”

Provide the minor’s current address on line 6.  In section seven, check the appropriate box for each question.  The petitioner needs to provide their initials in each column and provide explanations for each question checked “Yes.”

“Petition for Individual Minor’s Change of Name Step 6”

State whether or not you’ve attempted to change the minor’s name in this county or any other county in the past within section 8.  Strike out the option that does not apply. 

“Petition for Individual Minor’s Change of Name Step 7”

In section 9, state the reasons for the minor’s change of name.  The petitioner then needs to sign and date the bottom of the form. 

“Petition for Individual Minor’s Change of Name Step 8”

The Petition then needs verified and signed in front of Notary Public. 

“Petition for Individual Minor’s Change of Name Step 9”

If the minor was born in New York, the petition needs to attach a certified copy of a birth certificate, a Certified Transcript of the Birth Certificate, or a Certificate from the Commissioner. 

INSTRUCTIONS: CHANGE OF NAME (Rhode Island) PC-8.1

“Change of Name (Rhode Island) PC-8.1 Step 1”

In the caption, provide information for the County Probate Court.  In the “Estate of” section, state the name of the petitioner or the minor child.  If the petitioner or minor goes by any aliases, provide the names on the given lines.  Do not fill out the case number or date. 

“Change of Name (Rhode Island) PC-8.1 Step 2”

Check the appropriate box at the top of the Petition.  Then, provide, the current name, physical address, mailing address (if different), and telephone number of the petitioner or minor.  In the next set of lines, provide the name on the petitioner’s or minor’s original birth certificate.  Then provide the date of birth and place of birth. 

“Change of Name (Rhode Island) PC-8.1 Step 3”

In the next set of lines, provide the full names of the mother and father of the petitioner or minor.  Then, list the petitioner’s occupation and marital status. 

“Change of Name (Rhode Island) PC-8.1 Step 4”

In the next section, list the past address of the petitioner.  In the next section, provide specific reasons for the change of name, and then provide the requested name on the line below. 

“Change of Name (Rhode Island) PC-8.1 Step 5”

If petitioning for the name change of minor, the signature of the father and mother are required.  If either parent cannot be located, Form PC—9.1 Waiver is required.  The petitioner must sign the form in front of Notary Public.  If the petition is for a child, the petitioner needs to provide their relationship to the child. 

“Change of Name (Rhode Island) PC-8.1 Step 6”

After filing the Petition and paying the filing fees at your local Probate Court, a petitioner must have their fingerprints scanned if they are changing their name.  The fingerprints are sent to the Bureau of Criminal Identification.  The report received from the BCI needs attached to the Petition along with a certified copy of a birth certificate. 

“Change of Name (Rhode Island) PC-8.1 Step 7”

The petitioner will receive a hearing date and time from the Clerk.  If the judge approves the change of name during the hearing, they will sign the Decree.  Obtain certified copies of the Decree from the Clerk to change important records. 

INSTRUCTIONS: NAME CHANGE MINOR PACKET

A legal parent, guardian, or conservator can change the name of a minor child.  This packet should only be used if both parents agree to the change of name.  If the child over 10 years old, they need to agree to the change of name in writing as well. 

“Name Change Minor Packet Step 1”

Complete all sections of the captions on the forms except for the case number.  In section 1 of the Petition, provide the full legal name of the Petition along with their address and relationship to the child. 

“Name Change Minor Packet Step 2”

In section 2, check the appropriate box and list any information about pending court orders.  In section 3, check either box and provide the necessary information.  In part 4, provide the requested name of the minor that each parent has agreed on.  Provide reasons for the name change in part 2. 

“Name Change Minor Packet Step 3”

In part 5, provide the current legal name of the child, their home address, social security number, driver’s license number (if applicable), date of birth, gender, place of birth, and sex offender status.  If the child is a registered sex offender, a Sex Offender Update needs submitted to local law enforcement. 

“Name Change Minor Packet Step 4”

Each parent needs to sign the Petition and have the form notarized.  Again, if the child is over 10 years of age, they need to sign the Child’s Consent to Name Change form. 

“Name Change Minor Packet Step 5”

The Agreed Order Granting Child’s Name Change needs completed except for the section for the judge’s signature.  The minor’s name will not be changed until the judge signs this Order.  While filing your forms, you need to make receive a certified copy of Order or a Name Change Certificate because the clerk’s office will keep the original Order.  You’ll need a certified copy of the form for each change you make to a child’s records, including birth certificates and social security records. 

“Name Change Minor Packet Step 6”

When the minor’s name is changed, the parent or legal guardian is responsible for contacting the Bureau of Vital Statistics and Social Security Office.