IN DISTRICT COURT,COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA Case No.IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR A NAME CHANGE OF (full name of Petitioner)PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE Pursuant to North Dakota Century Code Section 322802,.

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How to fill out the ND Petition For Name Change online

Filling out the ND Petition For Name Change online can be a straightforward process if you know what steps to take. This guide is designed to help you navigate the form efficiently, ensuring you provide all necessary information accurately.

Follow the steps to complete the petition accurately.

  1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the petition and open it in the online editor.
  2. Start by entering your current full, legal name in the space provided for the Petitioner’s full name.
  3. Fill in your current residential address, including street, city, county, and zip code.
  4. Indicate the county in North Dakota where you have resided for at least six months prior to submitting the petition.
  5. Select whether you are a citizen or a permanent resident alien of the United States by checking the appropriate box.
  6. Confirm you are at least 18 years old.
  7. Indicate the new legal name you wish to adopt.
  8. Provide information about any criminal history by selecting the applicable option and ensure this information is detailed in the accompanying affidavit.
  9. State that your request for a name change is made in good faith and will not result in harm or compromise public safety.
  10. Choose whether you published a Notice of Petition in the official newspaper or are requesting a waiver of publication. Provide necessary details if applicable.
  11. Indicate if there have been any objections to your petition based on the options provided.
  12. Ensure that you declare there is no just cause to deny your petition.
  13. Review all entered information for accuracy and completeness before signing the document.
  14. Date the petition and include your signature, full printed name, address, city, state, zip code, and phone number.
  15. Once all fields are completed, save your changes, download, print, or share the petition as required.

Take the first step in your name change journey by filling out the ND Petition For Name Change online today.

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How do you change your name when married?

You don't need to go through a legal process to change your name after marriage. You can start going by your new name straight away. But you'll need to show your marriage certificate as proof when changing your name with certain companies.

Contact information for clerks of district court is available at ndcourts.gov/court-locations. File your completed name change documents with the Clerk of District Court in the North Dakota county where you have resided for at least 6 months before filing the Petition. NOTE: YOU'LL BE ASKED TO PAY AN $80.00 FILING FEE.

That's because North Dakota law requires a license be corrected within 10 days of a name change. And yes, you will have to visit the site in person. Here's a list of locations.

File your completed name change documents with the Clerk of District Court in the North Dakota county where you have resided for at least 6 months before filing the Petition. NOTE: YOU'LL BE ASKED TO PAY AN $80.00 FILING FEE.

To change your name, you file a petition with the District Court and pay the filing fee. Your petition must include your old name, your new name and the reason you want to change it. You must state whether you have any felony convictions. One of the requirements for a name change is publishing notice of the petition.

File the Original Petition, Affidavit, Confidential Information Form, Notice of Petition for Name Change, Order Granting Name Change (Proposed), Affidavit of Publication, and any Written Objections with the Clerk of Court. Pay the $80.00 filing fee or file the completed petition to waive fees.

In order to change your name on your North Dakota Driver License, you will be required to bring certified documentation of the change in person such as your: Marriage certificate, Divorce decree, or Court order to any ND Drivers License site.

It is important to note that in North Dakota, marriage allows a person to change only their middle and last names. Therefore, to change the first name, interested individuals will have to file for a name change in a court of competent jurisdiction.

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