Get Form 21.2 Application For Change Of Name Of Minor.doc

Filling out the Form 21.2 Application For Change Of Name Of Minor.DOC online can be a straightforward process when you understand each component of the form. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to facilitate your application for a minor's name change.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your application.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the present name of the minor in the designated space under 'IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME OF.'
3. Fill in the name requested by the applicant in the section labeled 'To.'
4. In the 'Case No.' field, leave this blank as it will be assigned by the court after submission.
5. Indicate your relationship to the minor by checking the appropriate box: 'parent,' 'legal guardian,' or 'guardian ad litem.'
6. Confirm that the minor has been a bona fide resident of the specified county in Ohio for at least one year, entering the county name accordingly.
7. Attach a certified copy of the minor’s birth certificate to your application.
8. Provide the name and address of the mother of the minor in the designated fields.
9. Similarly, fill in the name and address of the father or alleged father of the minor.
10. If applicable, check the box stating that the address of either parent is unknown and cannot be reasonably ascertained.
11. State the requested change of name of the minor in the designated area.
12. Provide a reason for the name change in the specific section provided.
13. Ensure that you are ready to cause notice of the application to be published in a local newspaper at least thirty days before the hearing.
14. Sign the application as the applicant, printing your name and address clearly.
15. If applicable, include the signature of an attorney along with their registration number.
16. Once you complete the form, you can save changes, download a copy, print it out, or share it as necessary.

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