The Virginia Publication Affidavit and Order for Name Change is a legal document issued by the Circuit Court in the state of Virginia. It allows an adult or minor to change their name legally. The person must be a resident of Virginia and a Petition for Name Change must be filed with the Circuit Court. The Petition must include the reasons for the name change and the proposed new name. The Virginia Publication Affidavit and Order for Name Change is filed with the Circuit Court Clerk, and it is a public document. The court clerk will make sure the Affidavit and Order are published in a local newspaper for a set period of time to give the public a chance to object to the name change. The court will then review all objections and decide whether the name change should be granted. Types of Virginia Publication Affidavit and Order for Name Change include an adult name change, a minor name change, a name change due to adoption, and a name change due to marriage.