INSTRUCTIONS: IA NAME CHANGE PETITION

This form needs filed in the District Court of the county where the petitioner currently resides.  Filing fees will range from county to county. 

“IA Name Change Petition Step 1”

In the heading, provide your county’s name and your current legal name.  The clerk will provide the case number. 

“IA Name Change Petition Step 2”

In part 1, provide the petitioner’s current and full legal name along with the county of their residence. 

“IA Name Change Petition Step 3”

In part 2, provide the petitioner’s height in feet and inches, weight, hair color, and eye color. 

“IA Name Change Petition Step 4”

 In part 3, provide the petitioner’s race, gender, city and state of birth, and date of birth including month, day, and year. 

“IA Name Change Petition Step 5”

In part 4, provide all real estate that the petitioner owns in the state of Iowa. 

“IA Name Change Petition Step 6”

In part 5, provide the address where the petitioner currently resides.  Also include addresses where the petitioner has lived in the past 5 years on the lines provided. 

“IA Name Change Petition Step 7”

In part 6, check the appropriate box indicating if the petitioner is married or unmarried.  If the petitioner is married and wants to change their name, they must give legal notice to the spouse. 

“IA Name Change Petition Step 8”

In part 7, state why the petitioner wants to change their name.  Then, in part 9, provide the petitioner current legal name on the first line and the proposed change of name on the second line.

“IA Name Change Petition Step 9”

Sign the first line for the petitioner’s signature.  The second signature must be performed in front of Notary Public.  Attach a certified copy of the petitioner’s birth certificate to the Petition and make a copy of the petition as well.  The copy will be filed with the Division for Records and Statistics under the Iowa Department of Public Health. 

“IA Name Change Petition Step 10”

If the change of name is granted, the Decree will be available 30 days after the filing of the petition.  The Decree will provide information about the petitioner and any minor children that may be affected by the change of name. 

INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR NAME CHANGE OF A MINOR (MN NAM202)

All forms need filed with the District Court in the County where the minor child currently resides.  Apart from the Application, a Proposed Order Granted Change of a Minor (NAM107) and Criminal History Check Release (NAM103) are required.  The criminal check is only required if the child is 10 or older. 

“Application for Name Change of a Minor MN NAM202 Step 1”

Complete the heading of the form including the county, the current name of the minor, and the new name of the minor.  Leave the court information blank. 

“Application for Name Change of a Minor MN NAM202 Step 2”

List the current addresses of the minors, and check the box indicating you are a parent, legal guardian, or next of kin.  The list the current legal names of the children and their dates of birth. 

“Application for Name Change of a Minor MN NAM202 Step 3”

In part 5 and 6, provide as much information as possible.  If the name and and/or address of the other parent is unknown, leave the space blank and check the appropriate box. 

“Application for Name Change of a Minor MN NAM202 Step 4”

In part 9, provide a legal description of property the minor child has a claim, interest or lien.  If you need help filling out this form, ask for the assistance of an attorney. 

“Application for Name Change of a Minor MN NAM202 Step 5”

The applicant needs to provide a signature in both designated places on the form.  If the minor is 14 years of age or older, they need to sign the form as well.  Sign the form in front of Notary Public. 

“Application for Name Change of a Minor MN NAM202 Step 6”

If the address of the non-applicant parent is known, you need to ask an attorney of steps you should take because every county is different.  Some counties require mailed notice indicating the date, time, and place of the hearing, and other counties require personal service. 

“Application for Name Change of a Minor MN NAM202 Step 7”

During the hearing, bring two adult witnesses who’ve known the minor for at least one year.  Only bring one witness if both parents attend the hearing.  Bring the child’s birth certificate.  If the name change is approved, the judge will sign an Order Granting Name Change of Minor. 

INSTRUCTIONS: PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF A MINOR (NV Packet 7)

A petitioner can use these forms if they have a child or children in Clark County and the children have lived in the state for at least 6 months.  This form is for the name change of children—not adults.  You cannot use this form is a minor has been convicted of a felony. 

“Petition for Change of Name of a Minor NV Packet 7 Step 1”

The forms include in this packet include the following:

·    Family Court Cover Sheet

·    Petition for Change of Name

·    Application for Appointment as Guardian Ad Litem (if applicable)

·    Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem (if applicable)

·    Consent for Change of Name

·    Notice of Petition for Change of Name

·    Order for Change of Name

Other forms are required for requesting a trial and publishing notification about the name change. 

“Petition for Change of Name of a Minor NV Packet 7 Step 2”

Regard pages 6 through 13 of the packet for instructions on filling out each form.  After completing the forms, make three copies of the Petition and Notice of Petition and file the forms with the Clerk’s Office. 

“Petition for Change of Name of a Minor NV Packet 7 Step 3”

You’ll either need consent from the non-petitioning parent for the change of name or you need to request appointment to guardian ad litem.  In some cases, neither form is needed, but regard pages 14 and 15 of the packet for more information. 

“Petition for Change of Name of a Minor NV Packet 7 Step 4”

Notice of the name change needs published with a newspaper once a week for three consecutive weeks prior to the Summary Disposition or the Prove-Up trial.  If such publication would endanger the minor child, ask the court to waive the requirement. 

“Petition for Change of Name of a Minor NV Packet 7 Step 5”

You can obtain an Order for the name change through a Summary Disposition or a Prove-Up hearing.  For instructions on the Summary Disposition, regard pages 16 through 19 of the packet.  For information on the Prove-up hearing, regard pages 19 through 21 of the packet. 

“Petition for Change of Name of a Minor NV Packet 7 Step 6”

Obtain copies of the Order from the Clerk’s Office for changing the minor’s important records. 

INSTRUCTIONS: NAME CHANGE PACKET (NORTH CAROLINA)

The Petition and other required forms need filed in the county where the petitioner (or minor) lives.  The petition will have to provide evidence of residency when filing the forms. 

“Name Change Packet (North Carolina) Step 1”

All forms need completed in black ink, and the Petition needs notarized prior to filing.  The Notice requires a date-stamp and must be posted in the Special Proceedings Office in the Wake County Courthouse.  The Notice will then be posted on the courthouse bulletin for at least ten days. 

“Name Change Packet (North Carolina) Step 2”

All filing fees need paid in the form of cash or certified funds.  The Court does not accept any other methods of payment. 

“Name Change Packet (North Carolina) Step 3”

While filing the Petition, you’ll need to present the original or certified copy of the applicant’s or minor’s birth certificate along with a valid form of identification.  If you do not have a US birth certificate because you or the child was born in another country, U.S. citizenship papers or a passport is required. 

“Name Change Packet (North Carolina) Step 4”

While filing the Petition and Affidavits of Character, adults needs to provide a detailed list of counties and states that lived in for the last 10 years.  They must also provide a criminal history record for each county and state they resided. 

“Name Change Packet (North Carolina) Step 5”

After submitting the Petition and Affidavits of Character, the petitioner will also need to complete the Order and Certificate of Name Change in the Clerk’s Office. 

“Name Change Packet (North Carolina) Step 6”

According to the Wake County Packet, those born in the state of Florida need to ask the Clerk for more information before filing their papers.  For other questions, you need to hire an attorney because the Clerk is not allowed to help you with the required forms. 

“Name Change Packet (North Carolina) Step 7”

If a petitioner is filing a Petition for the name change of a minor under the age of 16, an Affidavit of Character, criminal background check, and posting of the Notice is not required for the minor. 

“Name Change Packet (North Carolina) Step 8”

Consent from the other parent is not required unless they are listed on the minor’s birth certificate.  A name change cannot not occur for a child until they are at least 1 year of age. 

INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (Minor) CC-1427

This application is only used for the name change of a minor.  The form must be filled out by a parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian.  The state of Virginia advises all applicants to hire an attorney to help with this form, send notification to interested parties, and more. 

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) CC-1427 Step 1”

Check the appropriate box on line 2 and write the county or city where the minor child currently resides.  The Clerk of Court will provide the case number. 

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) CC-1427 Step 2”

Provide the current full name of the minor child on line 3.  Check the appropriate box in part 1 and provide any necessary documentation of a former name change. 

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) CC-1427 Step 3”

In part 2, provide the full name of the applicant, the applicant’s address, and the applicant’s mailing address if different from the residential address.  DO NOT provide information for the minor child in this section. 

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) CC-1427 Step 4”

Check the appropriate box in part 3.  Then, provide the date of birth, place of birth, and city or county of residence for the minor child in parts 4 and 5.  Provide an address in part 6 if the address is different from the applicant’s address. 

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) CC-1427 Step 5”

In parts 7 and 8, provide the full name and address of the father and mother of the minor child.  Enter a mailing address if it’s different from the residential address of the mother or father. 

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) CC-1427 Step 6”

Check the appropriate boxes in parts 9 through 11.  If you check “Yes” in part 10, provide the name of the facility and the facility’s location.  If you check “Yes” in part 11, provide the court name. 

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) CC-1427 Step 7”

Provide the full current name of the minor child on the first line of the second page.  Provide the full requested name of the minor child on the second line.

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) CC-1427 Step 8”

Sign this form in front of Notary Public.  If the parents of the child are filing a joint application, the non-applicant needs to fill out the third part of the document.