INSTRUCTIONS: PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME CA NC-100

This form needs filed in the superior court of the county where the petitioner currently resides.  The form can be used to change the petitioner’s name and the names of other, like children who are minors. 

“Petition for Change of Name CA NC-100 Step 1”

The following forms are also required along with this form:

·  Name and Information about the Person Whose Name is to be Changed (NC-110)

·  Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (NC-120)

·  Decree Changing Name (NC-130 or NC-130G for guardians)

If a guardian is filing for a change of name, the must also file NC-110G.

“Petition for Change of Name CA NC-100 Step 2”

After completing all of the necessary forms, you’ll have to complete form CM-010 and submit the form along with two copies of the petitioner to the clerk.  There will be a filing fee, and fees will range from district to district.  Ask the clerk about waiving or deferring the fee. 

“Petition for Change of Name CA NC-100 Step 3”

Set up a hearing with the clerk for a minimum of six weeks in the future.  You’ll have to take the Order to Show Cause form to the clerk, and they will provide you with a date and location for the hearing. 

“Petition for Change of Name CA NC-100 Step 4”

In most cases, the petitioner will be required to publish the Order to Show Cause with a local newspaper once a week for four consecutive weeks before the hearing.  Once the newspaper has published the notice, the newspaper will have to provide the clerk with a Proof of Publication.  

“Petition for Change of Name CA NC-100 Step 5”

If there is no objection filed with the court two days before the hearing, the court will most likely grant the change of name without a hearing.  If a hearing is required, bring copies of all documents with you to the hearing. 

“Petition for Change of Name CA NC-100 Step 6”

If the petitioner is requesting a name change for a minor, regard section 8a-d on the form’s instructions.

“Petition for Change of Name CA NC-100 Step 7”

After the name change is approved, you can begin changing your records.  If you need to change your birth certificate, contact the California Department of Health Services, Office of Vital Records. 

INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (Minor) PC-900

If a change of name is being requested for an adoption, the change will usually occur in the adoption process.  An Affidavit (PC-910) is required along with the filing of this application. 

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Step 1”

Provide the name of the County in the first line along with the district number.  On the next line, provide the current legal name of the minor along with the date of the application. 

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Step 2”

In the next section, check the appropriate box and provide the full legal name of the petitioner along with the telephone and current address.  If there is a non-petitioner parent or guardian, provide their name, current address and telephone number in the space provided below. 

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Step 3”

Below the information for the non-petitioning parent or guardian, check all of the appropriate boxes.  Then explain why the non-petitioning parent or guardian is not participating in the petition. 

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Step 4”

If there is a co-petitioner, provide the necessary information in the next section.

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Step 5”

The next two sections list the current legal name of the minor, requested name of the minor, their present address, their date and place of birth, and their social security number.  If more sections are needed, another form will need filled out. 

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Step 6”

In the next section, the petitioner(s) need to provide specific reasons why they are requesting a change of name for the minor. 

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Step 7”

At the bottom of the application, the petitioner(s) needs to provide their signature and date of signature on the lines provided.  Make sure to sign the form in front of the Clerk. 

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Step 8”

Make copies of the forms and file the forms with the Clerk.  There will be a filing fee of $150.00.  Fill out Form PC-184 if you cannot afford the filing fees. 

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Step 9”

The petitioner(s) will be provided with the date, time and location of the hearing.  All interested parties will be informed of the hearing. 

INSTRUCTIONS: GA PETITION FOR ADULT NAME CHANGE—Fulton County

“GA Petition for Adult Name Change—Fulton County Step 1”

Use your current legal name in all places that call for “Petitioner.”  Leave the Civil Action File No. blank.  The clerk will fill out this part. 

“GA Petition for Adult Name Change—Fulton County Step 2”

The rest of the Petition is straightforward.  Apart from the Petition, you’ll also be required to fill out a Verification form and Notice of Petition to Change Name form.

“GA Petition for Adult Name Change—Fulton County Step 3”

Make copies of all the forms.  Bring the originals and copies of the forms with you to the Clerk’s Office in Fulton County.  There are not statewide forms in Georgia, so these forms are specific to Fulton County.  You will have to pay filing fees, but if you cannot afford filing fees, you can file a Poverty Affidavit. 

“GA Petition for Adult Name Change—Fulton County Step 4”

Unless the requirement is waived by the court, you need to publish notice once a week for at least four consecutive weeks in the Fulton County Daily Report.  After notice is published, the newspaper will mail you proof of the notice. 

“GA Petition for Adult Name Change—Fulton County Step 5”

If 30 days have passed and notice has been published for four consecutive weeks, you can ask the court for a Decree of Name Change.  You’ll have to provide the following information for the Decree:

·  name

·  county of residence

·  date of birth

·  your new name

·  the reason you want to change your name

“GA Petition for Adult Name Change—Fulton County Step 6”

Ask the judge’s secretary you are at the court for a change of name.  A formal hearing is not required in Fulton County.  The judge will have you swear the truth within your forms and statements, and the judge will sign the Decree. 

“GA Petition for Adult Name Change—Fulton County Step 7”

Return the Decree to the clerk and ask for a certified copy.  There is a small fee and additional fees for additional copies. 

“GA Petition for Adult Name Change—Fulton County Step 8”

If you want to change your birth certificate, you need to provide a certified copy of the Decree to the Department of Vital Records.

INSTRUCTIONS: VERIFIED PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR PS-34282-5

Apart from the required questions and Petition, the following forms are also required:

· Appearance by Self-Represented Person in Civil Case TCM-TR3.1-6

· Affidavit of Diligent Search PS-34282-7

· Notice of Filing Proof of Publication PS-34282-8

· Notice of Hearing PS-34282-9

· Order on Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor PS-34282-10

“Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor PS-34282-5 Step 1”

Make sure to complete the heading of the form.  Then, provide the full legal name of the petitioner on the first line.  In part 1, circle if you are the father, mother, or guardian of the minor.  This petition is only valid if the other parent cannot be reached, and the Affidavit of Diligent Search proves the circumstances. 

“Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor PS-34282-5 Step 2”

In part 3, provide the current legal name of the child.  On the next two lines, provide the child’s date of birth include month, date and year and the child’s mailing address.  If the child’s residential address is different from the mailing address, provide the address on the given lines.   

“Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor PS-34282-5 Step 3”

I part 6, provide the driver’s license number of Indiana identification card number of the child.  Bring this form with you to the Change of Name Hearing. 

“Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor PS-34282-5 Step 4”

In part 7, provide any previous names of the minor child.  In part 8, select what form of identification you will bring with you to the Change of Name Hearing to prove the minor is a US citizen. 

“Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor PS-34282-5 Step 5”

In part 9, you need to prove the minor has never been convicted of a felony.  You cannot request a change of name if the minor has been convicted of a felony.

“Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor PS-34282-5 Step 6”

In part 14, state the proposed name of the child.  Sign the form in front of the Circuit Court Clerk. 

“Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor PS-34282-5 Step 7”

Complete the rest of the forms, make copies, and bring the packet with you to the Clerk’s Office. The clerk will provide you with instructions about publishing Notice in a local newspaper.