Get Ut Petition For Minor Name Change 2020

Completing the UT Petition For Minor Name Change online is a straightforward process that allows users to request a legal name change for a minor. This guide offers step-by-step instructions to assist you in filling out this important document accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete the petition online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the petition form and open it in your preferred online format.
2. Begin filling out the petition by providing your name, address, city, state, zip code, and phone number. Ensure that you enter your email address correctly, as this is where you will receive notifications related to the petition.
3. Indicate your role by selecting either 'Petitioner' or 'Petitioner’s Attorney' as applicable.
4. In the Court section, fill in the District Court of Utah along with the Judicial District and the County where the petition is being filed.
5. In the 'In the matter of the name change of' section, enter the name of the minor whose name change you are requesting.
6. Under the statement 'I am asking this Court to change the name of a minor', confirm that the individual is indeed a minor (under 18 years of age) by checking the box.
7. Provide the proposed new name for the minor, including the first name, middle name (if applicable), and surname.
8. Describe your relationship to the minor by selecting the appropriate option from the choices provided.
9. Fill in the following information about the minor: name on the birth certificate, date and place of birth, current address, and the date they began living in the county where the petition is being filed.
10. List the names and current addresses of the minor's parents, ensuring both addresses are filled out if they differ.
11. If applicable, attach documentation regarding guardianship or custody orders, and provide details such as the date signed and case number.
12. Indicate whether the necessary parties have consented to the name change and that their signed consent is attached or will be provided before the court hearing.
13. Outline the reasons for the name change, addressing how it will benefit the minor, including any difficulties they may currently face with their present name.
14. Select the appropriate paragraph regarding the minor's ability to make decisions about the name change or clarify that it is in their best interest.
15. Confirm there are no ongoing legal matters involving the minor that would affect the petition.
16. Final review and signature: Check all entered information for accuracy before signing and dating the document.
17. Once the form is completed, save any changes you have made, and then download, print, or share the document as needed.

Start your petition for a minor name change online today!