Get Minor Name Change Oregon Washington County

Changing a minor's name in Oregon's Washington County involves a series of specific forms and procedural steps. This guide provides a clear path to navigate the online process, assisting you in filling out the necessary paperwork correctly and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete your minor name change process online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by filling out the Petition for Name Change for Minor (Form 1). Clearly type or print the minor's current legal name and the new name in the specified sections. Avoid using initials.
3. Complete the Petition for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem (Form 2) if applicable. This is necessary if the minor is under 14 years old.
4. Fill out the Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem (Form 3) and ensure it is correctly titled.
5. Prepare the Order to Show Cause and Give Notice of Name Change Hearing (Form 4). Leave the date and signature lines blank.
6. Complete the Notice of Name Change Hearing (Form 5) and leave the hearing date blank.
7. If the minor is aged 14 or older, complete the Consent to Change of Name (Form 6) and obtain their signature.
8. Secure the necessary consent from the minor's other parent using Consent to Change of Name forms (Form 7A or 7B). If consent cannot be obtained, you must provide notice of the hearing to the other parent.
9. If unable to obtain consent, file the Declaration Supporting Petition for Name Change (Form 8), explaining your reasons for waiving notice.
10. After filing the petitions, the clerk will set a hearing date and assign a case number. Ensure to write or stamp this number on all relevant forms.
11. Post the Notice of Name Change Hearing (Form 5) in a public location as directed by the court staff.
12. Before the hearing, complete Forms 9 through 13 as instructed, leaving dates and signatures blank.
13. On the day of the hearing, bring all completed forms, a valid photo ID, and the minor's certified birth certificate.
14. If there are objections, the court will schedule a follow-up hearing; otherwise, the name change may be granted.
15. After court approval, post the Notice of General Judgment of Name Change (Form 11) publicly and complete the Declaration of Posting Notice of General Judgment of Name Change (Form 12).
16. Finally, fill out the Request for Certified Copies of General Judgment of Name Change (Form 13) and pay the required fees.

Complete your minor name change forms online today to ensure a smooth and efficient process.