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. 

INSTRUCTIONS: PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE (Minor Child under 14) CV-455

“Petition for Name Change (Minor Child under 14) CV-455 Step 1”

The heading needs completed, including the county, current name of the minor, and name(s) of the petitioner(s).  Check the appropriate box in part 1.  The petition must be filed by parents, one parent, or a guardian/custodian.  

“Petition for Name Change (Minor Child under 14) CV-455 Step 2”

Provide the petitioner’s address in part 2.  If there is a co-petitioner, provide their address as well.  State what county the child currently resides in the last line of part 2. 

“Petition for Name Change (Minor Child under 14) CV-455 Step 3”

Provide the date of birth and state of birth for the minor in part 3.  State the name that appears on their birth certificate in part 4, and write which state the birth certificate was issued in on the line in part 5. 

“Petition for Name Change (Minor Child under 14) CV-455 Step 4”

Check the appropriate box in pat 6, and write the requested name of the minor in part 7, including first, middle and last.  Provide specific reasons for the name change in the lines provided below.

“Petition for Name Change (Minor Child under 14) CV-455 Step 5”

Complete the Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing (CV-460) and the Order for Name Change (CV-470).  Make two copies of these forms and the Petition and take the forms to the Clerk of Court in the county where the minor currently resides. 

“Petition for Name Change (Minor Child under 14) CV-455 Step 6”

Publication in a local newspaper is required once a week for three consecutive weeks.  If paternity has been established but only one parent is filing the Petition, a copy of the Petition and Notice needs sent to the non-petitioning parent.  A sheriff or private server must try to serve the documents in person.  I service is impossible for any reason, the petitioner can fill out an Affidavit of Attempted Service on Non-Petitioning Parent (CV-465). 

“Petition for Name Change (Minor Child under 14) CV-455 Step 7”

The petitioning parent needs to attend the hearing.  The non-petitioning parent can attend as well to contest the name change.  If the non-petitioning parent does not attend, the name change will proceed.