INSTRUCTIONS: PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE OF A MINOR CHILD OR CHILDREN (DC 6:11(1))

Apart from the Petition, a parent or legal guardian will have to submit the following forms to the District Court as well:

·  DC 6:11(a)

·  DC 6:11(2)

·  DC 6:11(3)

·  DC 6:11(4)

·  DC 6:11(5)

“Petition for Name Change of a Minor Child or Children DC 6:11(1) Step 1”

In the heading of the document, provide the name of the county, the current names of the minors, and the petitioner’s full name.  In the paragraph below, provide the petitioner’s name again and the current names of the children. 

“Petition for Name Change of a Minor Child or Children DC 6:11(1) Step 2”

Provide the petitioners address in part 1.  Provide the current names of the minors in part 2 and their address in part 3. 

“Petition for Name Change of a Minor Child or Children DC 6:11(1) Step 3”

Provide the minor’s date of birth in part 4.  State the petitioner’s relationship to the minor in part 5, and state the name of the county where the minor’s reside in part 6. 

“Petition for Name Change of a Minor Child or Children DC 6:11(1) Step 4”

In part 7, provide the current names of the minor’s in the first section and the requested names in the second section.  List the other parent’s name in part 8 unless it is unknown. 

“Petition for Name Change of a Minor Child or Children DC 6:11(1) Step 5”

Provide the current names of the minor’s in part 9 and reasons why you’re requesting a name change.  Complete the rest of the form and provide your signature, address, and telephone number. 

“Petition for Name Change of a Minor Child or Children DC 6:11(1) Step 6”

Publication of the name change is required in a local newspaper once a week for at least two consecutive weeks.  The petitioning parent must send a copy of the Notice to Parent within 5 days after the first publication in the newspaper. 

“Petition for Name Change of a Minor Child or Children DC 6:11(1) Step 7”

If the other parent consents to the name change, they need to complete a Consent form and bring it to the hearing. 

“Petition for Name Change of a Minor Child or Children DC 6:11(1) Step 8”

Attend the hearing and ask the Clerk for more instructions. 

INSTRUCTIONS: NAME CHANGE PACKET-ADULTS

This packet is used for adults 18 years of age of older.  All of the forms need completed in black ink.  The Clerk cannot answer questions about filling out the forms, so you may consider hiring an attorney. 

“Name Change Packet-Adults Step 1”

Complete the Petition for Name Change (Form 1) and keep from filling out any other forms at this time.  Take the signed Petition to the Family Law Clerk at the Multnomah County Courthouse and present a valid form of identification.  Pay the filing fee of $158.00 and certified copy fee of $5.00. 

“Name Change Packet-Adults Step 2”

The petitioner then needs to complete the Notice of Name Change Hearing (Form 2).  Leave the room number, hearing date, and time of hearing sections blank.  Take this form to Room 211 of the Multnomah County Courthouse and use the telephone by the name change form by dialing 83185.  Make sure you ask for a hearing date for an adult. 

“Name Change Packet-Adults Step 3”

After receiving a hearing date, write the date on the Notice and post the form on the bulletin board in Room 211.  The form must stay there for at least 14 days before the hearing. 

“Name Change Packet-Adults Step 4”

On the date of the hearing, take down the Notice from the bulletin board and complete the Affidavit of Posting Notice of Name Change Hearing (Form 3) and General Judgment (Form 4).  You’ll need to pay the $10.00 judgment fee before going into the courtroom. 

“Name Change Packet-Adults Step 5”

If the judge approves the change of name, you need to complete Notice of General Judgment (Form 5) and Affidavit of Posting Notice of General Judgment (Form 6).  You need to post Form 5 on the bulletin board in room 211.  If you want more than 1 copy of the Change of Name Decree, you need to pay $5.00 to the Clerk for each certified copy. 

“Name Change Packet-Adults Step 6”

The petitioner will receive a copy of the General Judgment of Name Change in the mail within two days after the hearing.  If you want to change your birth certificate, a certified copy of the General Judgment needs sent to the Center for Health Statistics if you were born in Oregon. 

INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR NAME CHANGE ALABAMA MEDICAL LICENSE 

To apply for a name change on an Alabama medical license, file the form discussed in this article. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners & Medical Licensure Commission of Alabama. Note that this is not the same form that is filed in the event that you need to have your wall certificate replaced due to a name change. That document can also be obtained from the website maintained by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners & Medical Licensure Commission of Alabama. Similarly, documentation of a change of either your professional or medical address is accomplished using a separate change of address form. 

Application For Name Change Alabama Medical License Step 1: On the first blank line, enter your license number.

Application For Name Change Alabama Medical License Step 2: On the second blank line, enter your previous name.

Application For Name Change Alabama Medical License Step 3: On the third blank line, enter your new name.

Application For Name Change Alabama Medical License Step 4: On the fourth blank line, enter your mailing street address or P.O. box number.

Application For Name Change Alabama Medical License Step 5: On the fifth blank line, enter your city.

Application For Name Change Alabama Medical License Step 6: On the sixth blank line, enter your zip code.

Application for Name Change Alabama Medical License Step 7: The line for the state has already been filled in with "Alabama."

Application For Name Change Alabama Medical License Step 8: On the seventh blank line, write the legal reason for your name change.

Application For Name Change Alabama Medical License Step 9: On the eighth blank line, enter your signature.

Application For Name Change Alabama Medical License Step 10: On the ninth blank line, enter the date.

Application For Name Change Alabama Medical License Step 11: Before submitting the form, you must obtain the legal document verifying a name change due to marriage, divorce, a court order or the other cause of your name change. This document must be submitted along with your application.

Application For Name Change Alabama Medical License Step 11: Submit the application and supporting documentation to the address given at the bottom of the page.