HOW TO CHANGE YOUR NAME (Adult). Fill out these court forms to ask the court for a name change: 1.A notary public must file an oath of office and bond with the county clerk's office in the county where their principal place of business is located. Send us a copy along with the notarized affidavit of identity and signed authorized agent forms for completing the filing and publication process. Use the SEARCH BAR above to find your form more quickly. Just type in the name of the form. These fees are subject to change but you can always see the most current here. Go to the courthouse and fill out a form, showing your current name and the name you want, plus your reason for changing it. If your name differs from how it appears on the warrant, submit legal documentation supporting the name change (e.g. This article and video will show Notaries to fill out each part of a notarial certificate, and common mistakes to avoid.