INSTRUCTIONS: CONSENT (CIV-GP-82C)

This form is required in the following circumstances:

·  If a parent or legal guardian is petitioning for the minor’s name change and the minor is 14 years of age or older

·  If a parent or legal guardian is petitioning for the minor’s name change and needs the approval of the other parent

·  If a petitioner is married and wants to change only their name and not the other spouse’s name

“Consent CIV-GP-82C Step 1”

Do not fill out the index number in the caption of the form.  If you’re filing outside of New York City, you need to provide the name of the County.  On the next line, provide the current name of the person being named in the petition for a name change.  On the third line, provide the full requested name of the same individual. 

“Consent CIV-GP-82C Step 2”

On the fourth line, provide the name of the county where the Petition and Consent are being filed. 

“Consent CIV-GP-82C Step 3”

On the fifth line, provide the full current name of the person named in the Petition for the change of name.  Then, slash the option that does not hold true and provide an updated address on line 6 including street number, city, state, and zip code. 

“Consent CIV-GP-82C Step 4”

In the next set of options, the individual from whom consent is required needs to slash the two non-applicable options.  There are options for a minor child, the parent of a minor child, and the spouse of the petitioner. 

“Consent CIV-GP-82C Step 5”

On line 7, provide the date on the Petition.  Then provide the current legal name and the requested name change on lines 8 and 9.  This form must be signed in front of Notary Public. 

“Consent CIV-GP-82C Step 6”

After the Petition and any required Consent are completed, the petitioner should make copies of both of these forms.  You will have to bring the forms to the Clerk of Court and pay filings fees that range from county to county.  If a family is requesting a name change, only one filing fee will be charged. 

INSTRUCTIONS: PETITION TO CHANGE MINOR NAME CAO 12-1A

The Petition for a minor’s change of name is fairly simple to complete.  A Notice of Hearing, Order for Name Change, and Name Change Letter for Publication are required along with the Petition as well. 

“Petition to Change Minor Name CAO 12-1A Step 1”

Complete the heading of the petition.  Provide the full name of the petitioner, the full mailing address, and telephone number.  Provide the district number and the name of the county.  Do not provide the case number; only provide the current legal name of the child. 

“Petition to Change Minor Name CAO 12-1A Step 2”

In part 1, check the appropriate box.  Make sure you address is correct at the top of the form. 

“Petition to Change Minor Name CAO 12-1A Step 3”

In part 2, provide the minor’s full date of birth (including month, day, and year), the city where they were born along with the county and state, and the current address of the minor. 

“Petition to Change Minor Name CAO 12-1A Step 4”

In part 3, check the appropriate box.  If the father or mother is not living, provide names and addresses of the closest blood relatives. 

“Petition to Change Minor Name CAO 12-1A Step 5”

In part 4, state the proposed name of the minor and reasoning why the name needs changed.  

“Petition to Change Minor Name CAO 12-1A Step 6”

In part 5, state what newspaper in which you want the Notice of Hearing published.  Sign the bottom of the form in front of Notary Public. 

“Petition to Change Minor Name CAO 12-1A Step 7”

File all necessary forms with the clerk and pay the filing fees.  If you cannot afford the filing fees, you can fill out Form FW 1-9.  Bring a copy of the Petition with you and two copies of the Notice of Hearing. 

“Petition to Change Minor Name CAO 12-1A Step 8”

Publish the Notice of Hearing once a week for four consecutive weeks in the newspaper named in the Petition.  The newspaper will provide an Affidavit of Publication after publication is completed. 

“Petition to Change Minor Name CAO 12-1A Step 9”

After the clerk receives the Affidavit, a hearing will occur.  The hearing is usually short and informal.  Once the judge approves the change of name, he or she will sign the Order.