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New Jersey Name Change Detailed Guide

  • Name Change New Jersey forms are legal documents that individuals residing in New Jersey can use to request a change in their legal name. These forms are required to be completed and submitted to the appropriate New Jersey court in order to initiate the name change process.

  • The main types of Name Change New Jersey forms typically include:

    • 1. Petition for Name Change: This form is used to formally request a name change and provide the necessary personal information.
    • 2. Order Fixing a Date for Hearing: This form is used by the court to set a date and time for the name change hearing.
    • 3. Notice of Hearing: This form is used to notify all relevant parties about the name change hearing.
    • 4. Judgment for Change of Name: This form is used by the court to officially grant or deny the requested name change.
    • 5. Affidavit of Publication of Notice: This form is required if the name change notice needs to be published in a newspaper.
  • To fill out Name Change New Jersey forms correctly, follow these steps:

    1. 1. Obtain the specific forms required for the name change process.
    2. 2. Read the instructions provided with the forms carefully.
    3. 3. Complete the forms accurately, providing all requested personal information.
    4. 4. Provide any additional supporting documentation required, such as a birth certificate or divorce decree.
    5. 5. Double-check all information before submitting the forms to ensure accuracy.
    6. 6. Sign the forms where indicated in the presence of a notary public, if required.
    7. 7. Submit the completed forms and any required fees to the appropriate New Jersey court.
    8. 8. Attend the scheduled name change hearing, if required.
    9. 9. Await the court's decision, which will be provided in the form of a judgment.