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INSTRUCTIONS: PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (Minor) DR62

This form is needs filed in the county where the minor resides.  Visit the following link for other forms required along with the Petition: https://www.courts.state.md.us/family/forms/namechange.html.  If the child is less than 1 year old, parents can usually change their name without a court order.

“Petition for Change of Name (Minor) DR62 Step 1”

The Petition is simple to fill out.  Sign the petition after its completion and complete the heading and first paragraph of the Notice for Publication.  Also, complete the Order for Change of Name and leave the space for the judge’s signature blank. 

“Petition for Change of Name (Minor) DR62 Step 2”

To make things easier, the petitioner should submit the Petition to the Circuit Clerk with signed consent forms from all parents, guardians, and custodians requiring Notice.  If a party is deceased, provide a death certificate with the Petition. 

“Petition for Change of Name (Minor) DR62 Step 3”

Attach a certified copy of the minor’s birth certificate to the Petition that state’s the child’s current name. 

“Petition for Change of Name (Minor) DR62 Step 4”

After paying the filing fees, you need to ask the Clerk about your county’s publication requirements.  Some counties leave the responsibility up to the petitioner, but other counties and courts arrange the publication. 

“Petition for Change of Name (Minor) DR62 Step 5”

If the petitioner did not receive consent from a parent, guardian, or custodian, the following forms need served to the party:

·  Petition for Change of Name

·  Notice

·  Order for Change of Name

·  Write of Summons

·  Attachments provided with the original forms

“Petition for Change of Name (Minor) DR62 Step 6”

If you are responsible for the publication of Notice, you need to pay the publication fees after an invoice is sent from the newspaper.  Either you or the Clerk will receive proof of the publication.  If the petitioner receives the proof, they need to submit this document with the clerk.

“Petition for Change of Name (Minor) DR62 Step 7”

After the Clerk receives proof of publication, the Petition is sent to the judge.  If any party has contested the change of name, a hearing will be scheduled.  If a hearing is requested, the petitioner needs to fill out Form DOM REL 59 and respond to the objection with 15 days. 

INSTRUCTIONS: AL PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (Jefferson County)

When filing this form with the Probate Court, prepare to pay a filing fee of $65 to $80 by cash or money order.  You’ll also need the following identification:

·  Alabama driver’s license or photo I.D.

·  Birth certificate

·  Marriage and/or divorce certificate (if necessary)

·  Two proofs of residency in Jefferson County (such as utility bill, voter registration, deed, etc)

“AL Petition for Change of Name (Jefferson County) Step 1”

Use black ink on this form.  Notify the clerk if you’ve ever changed your name in Jefferson County whether in Birmingham or Bessemer. 

“AL Petition for Change of Name (Jefferson County) Step 2”

If you do not have an attorney to help you with this form, leave the “Attorney for Petitioner” space at the bottom of the form blank.  The clerk cannot help you with this form. 

“AL Petition for Change of Name (Jefferson County) Step 3”

The petitioner must use their full present legal name when and sign in their present name as well.  Make sure to provide your complete physical address and not your post-office box address.  The petitioner must have the form notarized. 

“AL Petition for Change of Name (Jefferson County) Step 4”

On the first line of the form, provide your current, full legal name.  Then provide your date of birth and your driver’s license number on the next two lines.  Provide the state that matches your driver’s license on the fourth line and your social security number on the fifth line.  List your full address on the last line of the first section. 

“AL Petition for Change of Name (Jefferson County) Step 5”

In the second section, check the appropriate box.  Then, provide your present name on the first line and your changed name on the second line.  Provide an explanation on the lines provided below. 

“AL Petition for Change of Name (Jefferson County) Step 6”

In the next section, initial all of the true statements.  In order to have your name changed, all of the sections must be initialed unless there is a special case. 

“AL Petition for Change of Name (Jefferson County) Step 7”

The petitioner needs to provide the signature of the current legal name at the bottom of the form and date the signature as well.