Montana Request for Publication for Name Change
About this form
The Request for Publication for Name Change is a legal document submitted to the Court, asking for an Order that allows a Notice of your name change to be published. This form is essential when you are pursuing a legal name change and need to notify the public as part of the process. It differs from other name change forms by specifically focusing on the publication requirement that some jurisdictions necessitate as a step toward finalizing your name change.
Key parts of this document
- Petitioner information: Section for listing the name(s) of the person(s) requesting the name change.
- Request for order: A formal request to the Court to issue an order of publication and schedule a hearing.
- Date and signature: Space for the date of submission and signatures of the petitioners to validate the request.
Situations where this form applies
Use this form when you are applying for a name change and your state requires that notice of the name change be published in a local newspaper. This is often a requirement for transparent public notification and may be necessary to finalize your name change in Court.
Who can use this document
- Individuals seeking to change their name legally.
- Petitioners who must notify the public of their name change request.
- Persons who need to comply with court requirements for name changes in their state.
How to prepare this document
- Identify the petitioners: Enter the names of all individuals requesting the name change.
- Complete the request: Fill out the details asking the Court for an order and specify the hearing date and place.
- Sign and date the form: Ensure all petitioners sign the document and include the date to validate the submission.
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Mistakes to watch out for
- Incomplete information: Failing to include all required details about the petitioners.
- Missing signatures: Not having all petitioners sign the form, which can lead to delays.
- Incorrect date entry: Writing an illegible or incorrect date may cause processing issues.
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FAQ
Before your court hearing, you will need to publish your Order to Show Cause for Change of Name in a California newspaper of general circulation. Contact the superior court in your county to see if they have a list of approved newspapers. The order form must be published once each week for four (4) weeks consecutively.
Select City for Name Change Ad. Choose Newspaper for publishing Change of Name Ad. Select Date. Draft your Name Change Ad. Make Payment.
The California name change cost is $435. You might also have to pay a small surcharge depending on what county you're in. If you can't afford the filing fee, you may be able to apply for a waiver. Next you'll probably have to publish your Order to Show Cause in a newspaper (yep, we're serious).
What can't newspapers publish? Generally, unless editors can prove there is a public interest in doing so, newspapers are not allowed to print:However, if there is a public interest in naming them, journalists are allowed to do this.
A: The law requires that you publish the Order to Show Cause form showing you are asking to change your name, and the date of your court hearing, to help prevent fraud by letting people know you are changing your name, and giving them a chance to object.
The notice must be published in one issue of the Gazette and in one issue of a newspaper circulating in the district in which he or she is resident. Applicants must seek an exemption from the Director if they wish to be exempt from publication.
Social Security Administration. Department of Motor Vehicles. Passport Office. Post Office. IRS. Voter Registration. Banks and other financial institutions. Credit Card companies (or issuers)
Go to the Clerk of District Court's office in your county courthouse. File the original Petition for Name Change, Order Setting Hearing, and Notice of Hearing on Name Change. If you can't afford the filing fees, ask the Clerk of District Court for an Affidavit of Inability to Pay.
