Maryland Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult
Overview of this form package
The Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult is designed to assist individuals in Maryland who wish to legally change their name. This comprehensive package includes essential forms drafted by licensed attorneys, along with specific state information to make the process straightforward. Unlike generic name change forms, this package is tailored to meet the legal requirements in Maryland, ensuring that users have all necessary documentation at their fingertips.
Forms you’ll find in this package
Common use cases
This form package is needed in various situations, including:
- When you want to change your name for personal reasons, such as marriage or adopting a new identity.
- If you have a name that is difficult to pronounce or causes embarrassment.
- When you want to revert to a maiden name or change your name for professional reasons.
- If you need to change your name for legal clarity or personal identity reasons.
Intended users of this form package
- Adults aged 18 and older residing in Maryland.
- Individuals with a valid reason for a name change, such as personal preference or social reasons.
- Those not seeking a name change related to divorce or adoption.
- Residents who are not attempting to evade debts or defraud creditors.
How to complete these forms
- Review all included forms and state-specific guidelines provided in the package.
- Complete the Petition for Change of Name, ensuring all required details are accurately filled out.
- Attach a copy of your birth certificate or a legal document reflecting your current name.
- File the completed forms at your local Circuit Court and pay the associated filing fee.
- Ensure that the Notice for Publication is published in a local newspaper and keep proof of publication.
Notarization requirements for forms in this package
Some forms in this package require notarization to be legally valid. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, allowing you to complete the process through a verified video call, available 24/7.
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Download a copy, print it, send it by email, or mail it via USPS—whatever works best for your next step.
Sign and collect signatures with our SignNow integration. Send to multiple recipients, set reminders, and more. Go Premium to unlock E-Sign.
If this form requires notarization, complete it online through a secure video call—no need to meet a notary in person or wait for an appointment.
We protect your documents and personal data by following strict security and privacy standards.
Mistakes to watch out for
- Failing to properly complete all sections of the Petition and Notice forms.
- Not attaching the required documents, such as a birth certificate.
- Overlooking the publication requirement or not keeping proof of notice published.
- Missing the 15-day deadline to respond to any objections filed against the name change.
Why use this package online
- Convenience of accessing all necessary forms and instructions from the comfort of your home.
- Editability that allows you to fill out forms digitally, reducing the likelihood of errors.
- Reliable and accurate forms drafted by licensed attorneys, ensuring legal compliance.
Legal use & context
- This package provides legally recognized forms that comply with Maryland law.
- Using these forms will help you effectively navigate the legal process of changing your name.
- Completing the process correctly will allow you to use your new name legally and consistently across all documents.
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To change a name on a birth certificate, contact the Department of Health's Division of Vital Records (DVR). You can bring documents to DVR in person or you can mail them. You can find the DVR contact information, including the agency street address, on the Division website.
All you have to do is complete and file a petition for name change with the court. There are many reasons for officially changing your name. The most common are marriage and divorce. But if your birth name is Mergatroid or something like that, you might not need any other reason.
In most states, you have to pay a fee (usually $150 to $200) to file your name change petition in court. It also costs a small amount of money to get forms notarized. And if you're getting married, you may want to pay for additional certified copies of your marriage certificate to use as proof of your new last name.
Complete a Petition for Change of Name (Adult) (CC-DR-60) or Petition for Change of Name (Minor) (CC-DR-062). Attach documents with your current name (birth certificate, driver's license) and documents that show a name change (marriage certificate).
The fee for filing a name change in Maryland is $165 (see Fee Schedule) or, if the petitioner is represented by an attorney, $185.
Steps to Legally Change Your Name Petition to change your name by filling out a name change form, an order to show cause for legally changing your name, and a decree to legally change your name. Take these forms to the court clerk and file them along with your state's required filing fees.
When you file your name change forms, you'll have to pay the California state filing fee. The California name change cost is $435.
Complete a Petition for Change of Name (Adult) (CC-DR-60) or Petition for Change of Name (Minor) (CC-DR-062). Attach documents with your current name (birth certificate, driver's license) and documents that show a name change (marriage certificate).