Get Wi Cv-455 2017-2025

The WI CV-455 form, also known as the Petition for Name Change for a Minor Child under 14, is an essential document for individuals seeking to change the name of a minor child in Wisconsin. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to assist you in completing the form online, ensuring that you meet all requirements effectively.

Follow the steps to accurately fill out the WI CV-455 online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the WI CV-455, which you can then open in your preferred digital format.
2. In the first section, enter the name of the county where the case was filed.
3. For the next field, input the name of the minor child whose name you wish to change.
4. As the Petitioner(s), fill in your first name, middle name(s), and last name in the designated fields.
5. If applicable, complete the Co-Petitioner information in the same manner as the Petitioner.
6. In item one, select the appropriate option regarding who is bringing forward the petition concerning the minor child.
7. Provide your address, including county, street address, city, state, and zip code.
8. Next, enter the date and state of birth for the minor child.
9. In item four, indicate the name that appears on the minor child’s birth certificate.
10. In item five, specify the state that issued the minor child’s birth certificate.
11. Indicate whether the minor child is or is not a sex offender by checking the applicable box.
12. Enter the proposed new name for the minor child in the specified format: first name, middle name, last name.
13. Provide the reason(s) for the name change as directed in the form.
14. Be sure to take the completed document to a Notary Public to sign and date in their presence.
15. Once signed and notarized, you can save your changes, download, print, or share the completed form.

Complete the WI CV-455 online to initiate your child’s name change process.