West Virginia Order for Name Change
Understanding this form
The Order for Name Change is a legal document that finalizes your request to change your name. This form, once signed by a judge and filed with the court, officially makes the name change effective. It serves as a formal declaration of your new name and ensures that it replaces your former name in all legal contexts.
Form components explained
- Jurisdiction statement, confirming that the court has authority over the parties involved.
- Verification of the truthfulness of representations made in the accompanying Petition.
- A declaration that the name change complies with applicable laws.
- Judicial confirmation that reasonable cause exists for the name change request.
- Instructions for utilizing the new name following court filing.
Common use cases
This form is necessary when you have petitioned a court for a legal name change and have received approval. You may need this form in situations such as marriage, divorce, personal preference, or any other legal circumstances requiring a change of your name.
Who needs this form
This form is intended for individuals who wish to change their name legally. Specifically, it is for anyone who has applied for a name change in court and is seeking formal recognition of the change following judicial approval.
Completing this form step by step
- Identify the parties involved in the name change.
- Ensure that the Petition for Name Change has been filed and approved by the court.
- Enter the date when the name change is finalized.
- Provide the judgeâs signature line for official acknowledgment.
- File the completed form with the clerk of the county commission.
Is notarization required?
This form does not typically require notarization to be legally valid. However, some jurisdictions or document types may still require it. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, available 24/7 for added convenience.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to enter accurate personal information in the form.
- Not checking that the Petition for Name Change has been approved before using the form.
- Forgetting to file the form with the appropriate court clerk.
- Neglecting to keep copies of the filed form for personal records.
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FAQ
The Court will schedule a hearing for your Name Change. That hearing will be about 6-8 weeks after you file the Petition. Almost always, you get your judge-signed Court Order on the hearing date. Some courts take longer than that because of cutbacks and scheduling problems.
You must file a Petition for Change of Name with the court. The court must then sign an order granting you a new name. To allow a person to change their name, the court has certain requirements that must be met to make sure that the name change is not being done to avoid legal trouble.
To make your WV DMV name change after marriage, you'll need to provide proof of your name change (the marriage certificate or court order). If you don't have your name change document, the DMV will accept a passport and a Social Security card, if they both have the new name on them.
Visit your local DMV and bring proof of your name change, proof of your identity, proof of address (2 documents), and proof of your Social Security number. The clerk will ask for the appropriate fee, which is currently $7.50.
In Virginia, an adult may change his/her name by filing an action in the Circuit Court with appropriate forms. The process for obtaining a name change for an adult in Virginia begins with the filing of a Petition with the Circuit Court in the jurisdiction in which the Petitioner resides.
