Follow the steps to successfully complete the WI CV-465 form.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to retrieve the WI CV-465 form and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Enter the name of the county in which this case is being filed in the appropriate section labeled 'County'.
3. In the section titled 'In the matter of the name change of', enter the full name of the minor child whose name is proposed to change, including the first name, middle name (if applicable), and last name.
4. Record the case number in the designated field labeled 'Case No.' on the far right.
5. In the first statement, indicate whether you have made reasonable efforts to locate and notify the non-petitioning parent. Check all applicable boxes and fill in the required information regarding the attempts made.
6. Provide the last known address of the non-petitioning parent in the section specified for that purpose, ensuring to indicate if the address is no longer valid.
7. In the subsequent section, note any relevant contacts made regarding the non-petitioning parent's whereabouts and the dates of those contacts.
8. Confirm whether the petition and notice of hearing were mailed to the last known address and whether they have been returned by the US Post Office.
9. Indicate that you have published the required notice of hearing, and be prepared to present the Affidavit of Publication at the hearing.
10. Before signing the document, take it to a Notary Public to have it sworn. Sign and print your name, as well as the date, in the presence of the Notary Public.
11. After completing the form, ensure all changes are saved. You can then download, print, or share the completed WI CV-465 form as needed.

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