Get In Ps-34282-5 2010-2025

Filling out the IN PS-34282-5 form is an essential step for petitioning a change of name for a minor in Indiana. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of each section of the form, ensuring that users can navigate the process smoothly and effectively.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form.

1. Click 'Get Form' button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the county where the petition is being filed in the designated field. This information is crucial for correct jurisdiction.
3. Fill in the case number if available, otherwise leave it blank for the court to assign upon filing.
4. Provide your name as the petitioner in the appropriate field. This should reflect how you would like your name to be recorded publicly.
5. Indicate your relationship to the minor child. Choose from options like 'father', 'mother', or 'guardian' as applicable.
6. State whether you have obtained written consent from the non-petitioning parent or guardian. If consent is not required, note that clearly.
7. Enter the current name of the child in the specified field.
8. Provide the child’s date of birth in the designated space.
9. Fill in the child’s mailing address. If the residential address differs, enter that information in the following field.
10. Enter the child’s Indiana driver’s license or identification card number, if applicable. Remember to bring the actual document to the hearing.
11. List all previous names of the child. This is necessary for the court's records.
12. Indicate whether the child holds a valid United States passport, and provide proof of citizenship if applicable. Bring this document to the hearing.
13. Disclose any felony convictions of the child, or state if there are none to report.
14. Affirm that the name change is not intended to defraud creditors.
15. Confirm that notice of the name change request has been published as required by law.
16. Indicate whether the child is confined to a correction facility or needs to register as a sex or violent offender.
17. Provide the reason for the name change request as per Indiana Code. This should be clear and concise.
18. State the new name you wish the child to be known by.
19. Ensure the non-petitioning parent or guardian has been served with a copy of the petition, as required.
20. Request the court to schedule a hearing to consider this petition for the name change.
21. Finally, sign and print your name as the petitioner. Don’t forget to include your mailing address and telephone number.
22. Review all information for accuracy. Once satisfied, save your changes, download the completed form, and prepare to print or share it as necessary.

Complete the IN PS-34282-5 online today to facilitate the name change process for your minor.