Oklahoma Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Family
Understanding this form package
The Oklahoma Name Change Instructions and Forms Package for a Family provides everything you need to legally change your family's name in Oklahoma. This comprehensive package includes state-specific information, step-by-step guidance, and all necessary forms to file your petition in court. It stands out by focusing on family name changes, ensuring that all essential details are covered for successful name alteration.
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When to use this document
This form package is useful if you want to change your family name due to marriage, divorce, personal reasons, or for creating consistency among family members. Use this package when you are ready to initiate the legal process of changing names and ensure you meet the residency requirements stipulated in Oklahoma law.
Who this form package is for
- Any resident of Oklahoma seeking to change their family name legally.
- Parents who want to change their child's last name.
- Individuals who have undergone a name change and want to update their family's name.
How to prepare this document
- Review the included forms and instructions thoroughly before starting.
- Complete all forms using full names and double-check for spelling accuracy.
- File the Petition for Change of Name in the appropriate District Court along with the required fee.
- Publish the Notice of Filing in a local newspaper if required by the court.
- Attend the court hearing and present your Order to Change Name for judicial approval.
- Obtain a certified copy of the signed Order from the court clerk once your name change is granted.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to double-check spelling on forms, which can delay the process.
- Not publishing the Notice of Filing within the required timeframe.
- Submitting incomplete forms or missing necessary signatures and notary acknowledgments.
Benefits of using this package online
- Convenient access to all necessary forms and instructions at any time.
- Editable forms that can be filled out electronically for clarity and efficiency.
- Reliable resources created by licensed attorneys, ensuring legal completeness.
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FAQ
File a petition in state court, in the county where you live; List your date and place of birth, birth certificate number, and other personal information; Give your desired name and reasons for changing your name; Publish notice of your petition for a name change in a local newspaper; and.
Both parents must applyBoth parents named on the child's birth certificate must apply to change their child's name.
Dislike Current Name. Changing Name Following Divorce. Husband Taking Wife's Name Upon Marriage. Changing Child's Surname to Mother's or Father's. Couples Combining or Hyphenating Surnames to Form a New One. Desire for a Less or More "Ethnic" Name.
You must be a resident of Oklahoma. File a petition with the court that includes the necessary documents. Request a court hearing with a judge. Notify a newspaper to publish the notice of your name change and submit this to the court. Change your name on all official records.
As of 2019, the court filing fee is $144.14, plus $30 for a separate publication notice fee, for a total of $174.14. After filing the necessary paperwork with the Court Clerk, the process usually takes about 2-3 weeks before the name change is final.
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