A Pennsylvania Notice of Election to Retake Prior Name is a legal document used to change one’s name in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It can be used to resume a previous name, usually a maiden name, after a divorce or to otherwise change a current name. There are two types of Pennsylvania Notice of Election to Retake Prior Name: an Adult Notice and a Minor Notice. An Adult Notice is used by adults over the age of 18, while a Minor Notice is used for people under the age of 18. The Notice must be completed and filed with the court, along with any necessary supporting documentation, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order. Once the Notice is approved, the individual will receive a court order authorizing the name change.