Get Affidavit Of Name Change

Completing the Affidavit Of Name Change online can streamline the process of legally altering your minor child's name. This guide will walk you through each section of the form step-by-step, ensuring you have the information needed to fill it out accurately.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the Affidavit Of Name Change.

1. Press the 'Get Form' button to access the Affidavit Of Name Change form and open it in your online editor.
2. In the first field, enter your full name as the petitioner. This identifies you as the person initiating the name change on behalf of the minor child.
3. Indicate your relationship to the minor child in the provided space. This helps clarify your connection to the child for the court.
4. Fill in the full name of the other parent and their most recent post office address. This ensures proper notification of any changes.
5. Select whether the other parent is a non-custodial parent by marking the appropriate checkbox.
6. Indicate the child's citizenship status by choosing between 'citizen' or 'permanent resident alien'.
7. Provide the child's current full legal name, along with their date of birth and place of birth in the appropriate fields.
8. State the current address where the minor child lives, including city, county, and zip code, to confirm their residency.
9. Indicate the county of residence and affirm that the child has lived there for more than six months prior to filing the petition.
10. Specify the current full name of the child and the requested new name. Include reasons why this change is beneficial to the child.
11. Choose and fill out information concerning the notice of the petition publication, including dates and locations. If applicable, include the reasons for a waiver of publication.
12. Select whether there have been any written objections to the petition from others and provide their names and relationships, if applicable.
13. Reiterate your intention for the name change is made in good faith and does not involve fraudulent purposes. Provide your signature and the required notary information.
14. Once you have filled out all sections, save your changes, and download, print, or share the form as needed.

Get started on completing your Affidavit Of Name Change online today.