This document states the reasons and other required details for your name change.
New York Petition for Individual Minor's Change of Name
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If you have sole parental responsibility, you will be able to change your child's name without anyone else's consent or a Court approval. You will still need to seek legal advice from a solicitor to make a formal deed to change their name.
Under normal circumstances it is not possible to change the surname after registration, unless this is by the re-registration process. The only alternative will be to consult a solicitor and make a statutory declaration or deed poll changing the surname of the child.
Both parents must applyBoth parents named on the child's birth certificate must apply to change their child's name.
If there is another living biological or adoptive parent, or legal guardian, that parent or legal guardian must also give permission in writing to ask the court to change the child's name.If the other parent's parental rights have been terminated, you do not need a consent.
To change the name on your child's birth certificate, contact your state's Office of Vital Records (typically part of the Department of Health). Many states allow new parents six to 12 months to make changes on a child's birth certificate without requiring a court order.
Step 1 Petition for Individual Minor's Change of Name. Step 2 Consent to Minor's Change of Name. Step 3 Order Granting Leave to Change Child's Name. Step 4 Gather Documents. Step 5 File Petition at County or Supreme Court. Step 6 Obtain Photocopy of Court Order/Attend Possible Hearing.
Step 1 Petition for Individual Minor's Change of Name. Step 2 Consent to Minor's Change of Name. Step 3 Order Granting Leave to Change Child's Name. Step 4 Gather Documents. Step 5 File Petition at County or Supreme Court. Step 6 Obtain Photocopy of Court Order/Attend Possible Hearing.
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.
If you live in New York City, you may bring a name change proceeding in any county in the city. It costs $65.00 to change a name in Civil Court. You can use the Civil Court's free and easy DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Forms to make an adult name change Petition or a minor name change Petition.