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CN1 (Rev. 5/1/12)STATE OF MAINE County Probate CourtDocket No. In Re: Petition for Change of Name (Adult) 18A M.R.S. 1701Attorney for Petitioner, if any Name Address Telephone Number Maine Bar Registration.

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How to fill out the Form CN-1 - Petition For Change Of Name online

Filling out the Form CN-1 - Petition for Change of Name is an important step for individuals seeking to legally change their name. This guide provides clear and supportive instructions for completing the form online.

Follow the steps to fill out the Form CN-1 effectively.

  1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the document and open it in your editor.
  2. Begin by entering the full legal name of the petitioner, including any middle name, in the designated field.
  3. Provide the address and telephone number of the petitioner. Include the physical address if it differs from the mailing address.
  4. Record the date of birth of the petitioner in the appropriate section.
  5. In the next field, indicate the desired new name of the petitioner, ensuring to include any middle name, if applicable.
  6. Explain the reasons for the name change in detail. This will help support the petition.
  7. Sign the document using the current legal name of the petitioner. Ensure that the signature matches the current legal identification.
  8. If an attorney represents the petitioner, the attorney must sign the petition as well, complying with the relevant rules.
  9. After filling out all necessary fields, you can save the changes made to the document. Options to download, print, or share the form may also be available.

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Although there is no law requiring a name change after marriage, the practice continues to be common in the United States—and not only for women.

Yes, but in most places, you'll have to get a court order to do it. Some couples want to be known by a hyphenated combination of their last names, and a few even make up new names that combine elements of each.

If you were born, or reside, in Maine and want to have your name changed, you may petition the Judge of Probate in the county where you reside; if you are minor, your legal guardian may petition on your behalf. The judge, after due consideration and notice, may issue a decree changing your name.

A fee of $60.00 is required for a court-ordered legal change of name to be registered by the Maine CDC vital records office. This fee includes one certified copy of the birth certificate with the new name.

For a name change in Maine, the basic form you will need is CN-1 Petition for Change of Name (Adult). Most Probate Courts also have another form, called an "affidavit" that you will need to fill out. This affidavit is called AF-103 - Affidavit by Adult Seeking to have Name Changed.

Individuals who intend to change their names after marriage in Maine require the following documents: Petition for Change of Name or Form CN-1. A marriage license or certified marriage certificate. An updated and certified birth certificate.

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Form Packages
Adoption
Bankruptcy
Contractors
Divorce
Home Sales
Employment
Identity Theft
Incorporation
Landlord Tenant
Living Trust
Name Change
Personal Planning
Small Business
Wills & Estates
Packages A-Z
Form Categories
Affidavits
Bankruptcy
Bill of Sale
Corporate - LLC
Divorce
Employment
Identity Theft
Internet Technology
Landlord Tenant
Living Wills
Name Change
Power of Attorney
Real Estate
Small Estates
Wills
All Forms
Forms A-Z
Form Library
Customer Service
Terms of Service
Privacy Notice
Legal Hub
Content Takedown Policy
Bug Bounty Program
About Us
Blog
Affiliates
Contact Us
Delete My Account
Site Map
Industries
Forms in Spanish
Localized Forms
State-specific Forms
Forms Kit
Legal Guides
Real Estate Handbook
All Guides
Prepared for You
Notarize
Incorporation services
Our Customers
For Consumers
For Small Business
For Attorneys
Our Sites
US Legal Forms
USLegal
FormsPass
pdfFiller
signNow
airSlate WorkFlow
DocHub
Instapage
Social Media
Call us now toll free:
+1 833 426 79 33
As seen in:
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  • CBC News logo picture
  • LA Times logo picture
  • The Washington Post logo picture
  • AP logo picture
  • Forbes logo picture
© Copyright 1997-2025
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3720 Flowood Dr, Flowood, Mississippi 39232