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Name Change In Alabama For A Child For Sale
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How to fill out Alabama Petition For Change Of Minor's Name - Minor Name Change?
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Generally, one or both parents file a petition for name change in the county where the parent(s) or child resides. This petition requires a certified copy of the child's birth certificate, photo ID of the petitioner(s), proof of residency, and criminal background checks.
How do I legally change my child's name? Petition for a name change. Court order approving the name change. Petition giving public notice of the name change. Final decree from the court authorizing the name change.
Does the process require parental consent? The process generally requires consent from both parents, except when one or both parent(s) has abandoned or deserted the minor, failed to communicate significantly with the minor, or if the parent(s) has committed a crime against the child.
There may be filing fees of approximately $25-$100 dollars set by the court, and many counties require background checks, which also have an additional cost. The most commonly required background checks are an Alabama Criminal History Record (ALEA Report, linked below) and an FBI background check.
To change your child's last name in Alabama, the child must be a legal resident of Alabama, typically for at least six to 12 months. Once citizenship has been established, you must provide a certified copy of your child's birth certificate to the court and both parents must sign a consent form.