Louisiana Consent to Name Change for Minor
Understanding this form
The Consent to Name Change for Minor form is a legal document that provides written consent from a parent or legal guardian for the name change of their minor child. This form is essential to ensure that all interested parties agree to the change, which is necessary for the application process that is filed with the court. It is specifically designed to streamline the legal requirements for changing a minor's name, distinguishing it from other forms related to name changes for adults or those without parental consent.
Form components explained
- Full name and signature of the consenting parent or guardian.
- Name of the minor child whose name is being changed.
- New name that the minor will take after the change.
- Space to indicate whether there is a second child affected by the name change.
- Notary acknowledgment to verify the identity of the signing party.
When to use this document
This form should be used when one parent or guardian needs to give consent for a name change of a minor child. It is particularly important in situations where the other parent or legal guardian is in agreement, especially during divorce proceedings, relocation, or when the child has been adopted. By providing this consent, the consenting parent helps facilitate a smoother legal process for any name change applications made to the court.
Intended users of this form
- Parents or legal guardians seeking to change their child's name.
- Individuals in situations involving custody arrangements or divorce where name changes are requested.
- Anyone needing to provide formal consent for the name change of a minor child.
Instructions for completing this form
- Clearly write your full name in the designated area as the consenting parent or guardian.
- Enter the current name of the minor child and the desired new name.
- If applicable, provide the name of any additional child involved in the name change.
- Date the form with the day, month, and year of signing.
- Sign the form in the presence of a notary public or authorized officer.
Notarization guidance
Yes, this form must be notarized to be legally valid. This helps ensure the authenticity of the consent provided. US Legal Forms offers integrated online notarization, making it easy to securely notarize your document through a video call at any time.
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Mistakes to watch out for
- Failing to sign the form in front of a notary public.
- Leaving blank fields, such as the names of the children or the new names.
- Neglecting to include the date of signing.
- Using incorrect or incomplete names that do not match official documents.
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Both parents must applyBoth parents named on the child's birth certificate must apply to change their child's name.
There is no cost. It is free to change the last name of a child during the course of a Family Court proceeding. There is, however, a $65 fee for filing for a name change in Civil Court and a $210 fee for Supreme Court.
If aged between 16 and 18 a child can generally change their name themselves but the consent of any person having responsibility for that child may be required.
Both legal parents have the right to name a child or to request a name change. However, one parent can't change a child's name without the approval of the other parent. Thus, if the mother doesn't approve, then the father requesting the name change must file a petition with the court for a decision.
16 and 17-year-olds should change their own name using an adult deed poll. Generally speaking, 16 and 17-year-olds can change their name without the consent of their parents / guardians, but there are certain situations where they'll still need the consent of everyone with parental responsibility for them.
If one parent is out of the picture, you don't need consent to change your child's last name. You do need to serve him or her with a conformed copy of the Order to Show Cause form. The other parent still does not have to consent or agree, just get served. Once served, a Proof of Service form must be filed.
In cases where the child is born out of wedlock, the child often gets the mother's last name. But if paternity is established, both parents have the right to petition the court to change the child's last name.At the end of the hearing, the judge will ask the parents what name they would like to give their child.
In order for a minor to have their name changed, their parent(s) or guardian(s) must make a request to the district court by filling out the Petition for Name Change for Minor. This document includes both a Petition and a Judgement form. Three (3) copies of the document should be made.
You must have attained the age of 18 in Louisiana to petition or request a name change.
