Follow the steps to fill out your minor name change form.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the NE DC 6:11.6 form and open it in the digital editor.
2. Begin by entering your name in the designated field, clearly stating your full name as the person requesting the name change.
3. Indicate your relationship to the minor child(ren) by selecting the appropriate term, ensuring to specify whether you are the mother or father.
4. Provide the full current names of the minor child(ren) whose names are to be changed in the specified field.
5. Specify the county in Nebraska where you have been residing for at least one year prior to filing the petition.
6. Clearly articulate the current names of the minor child(ren) as well as the preferred new name(s) you wish for them to adopt.
7. Indicate whether the other parent has signed a consent for the name change and, if applicable, prepare to present that consent as an exhibit.
8. Choose the appropriate statement regarding whether you provided notice of the petition filing or if the other parent could not be notified due to lack of contact information.
9. Provide a reason for the proposed name change that aligns with the child(ren)'s best interests; this should be noted in the corresponding section.
10. Affirm to the court that the request for the name change is not for any fraudulent purposes.
11. Once the form is completed, ensure all information is accurate, then save your changes. You may have options to download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.

Start filling out the NE DC 6:11.6 online today for a more efficient name change process.