Use this form to show they have adequate means of financial support and are not likely to rely on the US government for financial support. Fill out the "Civil Cover Sheet" and check box 152 for "Change of Name" on page 2.STEP 2: Fill out the "Application for Change of Name for an Adult. Clearly and legibly print your name at the top of the Affidavit form exactly as it appears on the identification document you have selected. 4. Probate Court Forms. Email your completed and signed Affidavit back to the requester along with a copy of the ID. NOTE: Do not mail us your original ID. The affidavit must be signed in the presence of a notary. Changing your name is a relatively simple procedure that can usually be done without a lawyer. AFFIDAVIT OF LAWFUL PRESENCE (Mail-in Version Only). Assembly order, see the mailing instructions for the return you are amending.