Follow the steps to successfully complete your name change petition.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the UT 1700FAF form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin filling out your current address, including street address, city, state, and zip code. Ensure the information is complete and accurate.
3. Enter your contact information, including your phone number and email address, where you will receive updates and documents regarding your petition.
4. Indicate your status by selecting one of the options: Petitioner or Petitioner’s Attorney. If selecting attorney, include your Utah Bar number.
5. In the section for the court information, fill in the District Court of Utah, the appropriate Judicial District, and the corresponding County, along with the court address.
6. Provide your current legal name as it appears on official documents, including first name, middle name(s), and last name.
7. Input the county where you reside and confirm that you have lived there for at least one year by specifying the date of residence.
8. Fill in your date of birth and the name on your birth certificate, including first name, middle name(s), and last name.
9. State your proposed new name in the designated fields for first name, middle name(s) (if any), and last name.
10. Explain your reason for wanting to change your name in the provided section. Be clear and concise.
11. Confirm that you have no reasons preventing you from changing your name as per the form's requirements.
12. Indicate whether you are currently involved in any court actions or are on probation or parole, and check the appropriate boxes.
13. If applicable, declare your status concerning the Sex and Kidnap Offender Registry and provide an explanation if you are on the registry.
14. Complete the Certification Regarding Offender Registry section as required.
15. Affirm that changing your name will not affect any rights or interests of others and ensure no notifications are needed.
16. Request a hearing for your name change petition.
17. Sign and date the document, providing your printed name and the location of signing.
18. Once all sections are complete, save your changes, then download, print, or share the form as needed.

Complete your name change petition online to take the next step toward a successful legal name change.