The Pennsylvania Petition For Name Change is a legal document that is used to officially change the name of an individual. This document is filed in the court of the county where the individual resides. The type of Pennsylvania Petition For Name Change depends on the reason for the name change. Generally, there are two types of petitions for name change: a petition for adult name change and a petition for minor name change. For an adult name change, the individual must provide legal documentation such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or divorce decree. The petition must contain the individual's current name, the requested name change, the reasons for the name change, and a sworn statement that the name change is not for fraudulent purposes. For a minor name change, the petition must include the minor's current name, the requested new name, a sworn statement from the minor's parent or guardian that the change is in the best interests of the minor, and any other relevant information. The court may also require additional information from the parent or guardian, such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or divorce decree. Once the petition is filed, the court will review the petition and any supporting documents. After the review, the court may grant the name change or deny it. If the court grants the petition, the individual must publish notice of the name change in a local newspaper and provide proof of publication to the court in order for the name change to be finalized.