The South Dakota Notice of Hearing for Change of Name (Minor Child) is a legal document that must be filed in order to obtain a court order to legally change the name of a minor child in the state of South Dakota. The Notice is typically used by a parent or legal guardian of the child, as they are the only ones legally authorized to file it. The Notice must be filed with the appropriate district court and must include the full legal name of the minor child, the proposed name, the reasons for the change, and the date and place of the hearing. The Notice also includes the name and address of the petitioner, as well as the address of the court. The petitioner must also serve a copy of the Notice to the other parent, if applicable, and the Department of Social Services. Upon filing the Notice, the court will set a date for a hearing, at which time the petitioner will be asked to present evidence to support the proposed name change. The court will then make a ruling based on the best interest of the minor child. There are two types of South Dakota Notice of Hearing for Change of Name (Minor Child): First Name Change and Last Name Change.