collect and make copies of all documents
Follow the steps below and then click Continue at the bottom of the page
collect and make copies of all documents
Follow the steps below and then click Continue at the bottom of the page
It is important to include your name, address and telephone number on every document you file with the court. Make sure you have signed all forms where required.
If a nonlawyer helped you fill out any forms, the nonlawyer must put their name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every form that they helped you complete.
Collect all of the documents that you have filled out and make a copy or take a picture (you can use your smartphone) so that you have a copy of what will be filed with the court.
The clerk's office or local library can usually make copies for you for a small fee.
Do you have a scanner at home?
You can also scan in your documents and save them to your computer.
If a nonlawyer helped you fill out any forms, the nonlawyer must put their name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every form that they helped you complete.
Collect all of the documents that you have filled out and make a copy or take a picture (you can use your smartphone) so that you have a copy of what will be filed with the court.
The clerk's office or local library can usually make copies for you for a small fee.
Do you have a scanner at home?
You can also scan in your documents and save them to your computer.
Review this checklist to make sure that you have all of the documents before you make copies.
Clicking on the links below will open up a new browser tab with that information
For minor name changes and complex situations, there may be other forms required
Clicking on the links below will open up a new browser tab with that information
- Disclosure From Nonlawyer (only needed if a nonlawyer helped you fill out any forms)
- Cover Sheet
- Notice of Related Cases
- Final Judgment of Change of Name Adult or Final Judgment of Change of Name Minor 2 copies
- Final Disposition Adult or Final Disposition Minor
- Petition for Change of Name Adult or Petition for Change of Name Minor
- Your petition is signed and notarized
- You have a plan to handle the Petition Filing Fee
- Two stamped pre-addressed envelopes
- County-specific forms and processes
For minor name changes and complex situations, there may be other forms required
