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A Court Activity Record Information (CARI) and Warrant Management System (WMS) Release Request form (CJP 34) for anyone 12 or older. Assent to Petition to Change Name of Minor (CJP 30) if a minor child's legal parent or court-appointed guardian wants to assent to the petition using a separate form.
Fees NameFeeUnitFiling Fee$150eachSurcharge$15eachFee for Citation (Notice) for publication, if required$15eachFiling fee for a motion to change name during divorce nisi period (if not requested on divorce complaint or petition)$100each
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210 § 12. A petition for the change of name of a person may be heard by the probate court in the county where the petitioner resides. The change of name of a person shall be granted unless such change is inconsistent with public interests.
The process does require parental consent. The parent filing to change the name of a minor must have legal custody of the child. Generally, the parents must agree on the name change, but in the case that they do not, the court will decide based on the best interest of the child.
There is a $150 fee plus a $15 surcharge for filing a change of name petition. If you believe you cannot pay the filing fee because you are indigent, you can file an affidavit of indigency. The court will decide whether you qualify under the federal poverty guidelines to have the fees waived.
To file a case to change your name Otherwise, if you are over 18 years old, you must file a case to change your name in the Probate and Family Court in the county where you live. You must file the following: Petition to Change Name of Adult (CJP 27)
Generally, the parents must agree on the name change, but in the case that they do not, the court will decide based on the best interest of the child.