Maryland Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult
What this form package covers
The Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for an Adult provides comprehensive guidance and essential forms for individuals seeking to legally change their name in Maryland. Unlike generic name change packages, this offering includes state-specific information, step-by-step instructions, and legally vetted forms drafted by licensed attorneys, ensuring you can navigate the name change process efficiently and correctly.
Forms you’ll find in this package
When to use this form package
This form package is essential when you need to legally change your name due to personal reasons, such as marriage, personal preference, or other significant life changes. It provides the necessary legal framework to formally request a name change through the Maryland court system.
Who can use this document
- Adults aged 18 years or older.
- Maryland residents filing for a name change in their local circuit court.
- Individuals with valid reasons for a name change that do not involve divorce or adoption.
- Those who are not changing their name to evade debts or defraud creditors.
How to prepare this document
- Download and review the included forms and instructions carefully.
- Complete the Petition for Change of Name and related documents as per the guidelines.
- Attach a copy of your birth certificate or other identification to the documents.
- File the completed documents with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in your county and pay the required filing fee.
- Arrange for the publication of the Notice of Change of Name in a local newspaper.
- Respond to any objections filed against your name change within the given timeframe.
Notarization guidance for this package
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to publish the Notice of Change of Name as required.
- Using incorrect forms or failing to fill them out completely.
- Overlooking filing fees or deadlines for responding to objections.
- Neglecting to provide a legible and accurate birth certificate.
Why complete this package online
- Convenient access to all necessary forms in one package.
- Editable formats allow for customization to suit your specific details.
- Reliability ensured by forms drafted by licensed attorneys.
- Immediate download option for swift initiation of your name change process.
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FAQ
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).
