The New York Adult Name Change Packet is a package of forms, documents, and instructions that are used to legally change an adult's name in the State of New York. The packet includes a Petition for Change of Name, a Notice of Petition, an Order to Show Cause, an Affidavit of Publication, and an Order of Name Change. The forms are provided by the New York Department of State. There are two types of New York Adult Name Change Packet: one for name changes in New York City and another for name changes outside of New York City. The packet is used to request a court order to officially change an adult's name in New York State.