Maryland Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Family
What is this form package?
The Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Family provides all the necessary documentation and guidance for legally changing your name in Maryland. Unlike other name change packages, this comprehensive set includes specific forms tailored to family situations, ensuring you have everything needed for a smooth process. This package is designed to simplify the legal requirements involved in the name change process for families, making it accessible to those with limited legal experience.
Forms provided in this package
- Civil Domestic Case Information for Adult, Family Name Change
- Petition for Change of Name for Family
- Affidavit in Support of Petition for Change of Names for Family
- Notice - Family Name Change
- Motion to Post in Lieu of Publication - Family Name Change
- Order to Post Notice - Family Name Change
- Motion for Order of Notice by Publication - Family Name Change
- Order of Publication - Family Name Change
- Order for Change of Name for Family
- Motion for Alternate Service - Minor, Family
Common use cases
This form package is essential when individuals wish to legally change their name due to various personal reasons. Common scenarios include:
- Change of name after marriage or divorce.
- Changing a child's name for family reasons.
- Desiring a name that better reflects personal identity.
- Correction of spelling errors or reverting to a maiden name.
Who needs this form package
- Maryland residents seeking to change their name.
- Adults or parents needing to change a name for themselves or their minor children.
- Individuals with valid reasons for changing their names, excluding those related to adoption or divorce.
- People who are not attempting to hide from creditors or evade legal issues.
Completing these forms step by step
- Carefully read all instructions included in the form package.
- Fill out all required forms, ensuring accurate spelling of names and details.
- Attach relevant documents, such as birth certificates, as needed.
- File the completed forms with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in your county.
- Pay the necessary filing fee and follow any instructions provided by the court regarding publication.
Do documents in this package require notarization?
Notarization is required for one or more forms in this package. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, allowing you to complete the process through a verified video call.
Avoid these common issues
- Failing to accurately fill out forms, which can lead to delays.
- Not signing forms in the presence of a notary when required.
- Forgetting to attach necessary supporting documents, such as birth certificates.
- Not following court instructions regarding publication of the notice.
Advantages of online completion
- Convenient access to all necessary forms for a name change.
- Editable documents that allow for easy completion on your computer.
- Immediate downloading, saving time compared to traditional methods.
- Clear instructions guide you through the process, reducing anxiety.
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FAQ
To obtain a name change certificate in Maryland, you should start by completing the required forms. The Maryland Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Family provides you with all necessary paperwork and clear guidance. Once you fill out the forms, submit them along with any required fees to the appropriate court in your county. After processing, you will receive your name change certificate, allowing you to update your name on legal documents.
Both parents must applyBoth parents named on the child's birth certificate must apply to change their child's 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.
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.
The fee for filing a name change in Maryland is $165 (see Fee Schedule) or, if the petitioner is represented by an attorney, $185.
To change the name of a child or minor, other than in connection with an adoption or divorce, a petition for name change needs to be filed in Maryland circuit court in the county where the child is a resident. See the Maryland Judiciary's Department of Family Administration's website for forms and instructions.
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).
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.
