Get Oregon Name Change Forms

This guide provides a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to filling out the Oregon Name Change Forms online. Designed to assist users with varying levels of legal experience, it aims to make the process clear and manageable.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your name change forms.

1. Click 'Get Form' button to obtain the necessary Oregon Name Change Forms. Ensure that you open the document in a suitable editor for filling it out online.
2. Begin by completing Form 1 - Petition for Name Change for Minor. Clearly write the minor's current legal name and proposed new name, ensuring no initials are used.
3. Next, fill out Form 2 - Petition for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem, if necessary. Provide relevant details regarding your relationship to the minor and any consents received.
4. Complete Form 5 - Notice of Name Change Hearing, leaving the hearing date blank for now. This form will inform interested parties about the scheduled hearing.
5. If the minor is aged 14 or older and consents to the name change, be sure to complete Form 6 - Consent to Change of Name, obtaining their signature.
6. Attend the Name Change Ex Parte Orientation at the courthouse on the specified days for filing guidance. Bring completed Forms 1-6 along with valid photo ID and the minor's birth certificate.
7. Once at the courthouse, provide your forms to the clerk, who will assign a case number and hearing date. Fill in these details on all relevant forms.
8. If both parents must consent, file Form 7A or 7B to show agreement on the name change. If consent cannot be obtained, follow the instructions for filing Form 8 - Declaration Supporting Petition for Name Change.
9. Prepare Form 10 - General Judgment of Name Change and related documents. Ensure fields are properly filled, leaving dates and signatures blank until instructed.
10. On the hearing date, bring Forms 7-13 and all necessary documents to the courtroom. Be prepared to respond to any objections that may arise.
11. If the court approves the name change, you will need to post Form 11 - Notice of General Judgment, and fill out Form 12 - Declaration of Posting Notice.
12. Finally, complete Form 13 - Request for Certified Copies of General Judgment of Name Change, and pay the required fees to receive your certified copies.

Start filling out your Oregon Name Change Forms online now to take the first step toward your new name.