Name Change Affidavit

Pay all associated fees (fees vary county to county, but are usually between $100 $120) and the court clerk will witness your signature on the Petition form. You will be provided a case number and hearing date.

Use a certified copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or name change court order to update your information at the local Social Security office. Afterwards, change your name on your driver license at an office of the Oregon DMV. You'll receive a new Social Security card and driver license in your new name.

Child under age 1 Parents may request a one-time name change for a child at any time under age 1. A second change requires a court order. Notarized Birth Correction Affidavit signatures of both parents required if listed.

Complete the petition for a change of name. Complete the General Judgment for Change of Name. File the forms with the court. Await your Notice of Entry of Judgment. Obtain a certified copy (or copies) of the judgment.

Parents may request a one-time name change for a child at any time under age 1. A second change requires a court order. Notarized Birth Correction Affidavit signatures of both parents required if listed. No evidence document required.

Once the judge signs the decree, you will need to find out about posting the Notice of Change of Name Decree. Usually, they are posted for 14 days, at which point you can take the affidavits and the other documents to the clerk to be notarized and filed with the court.

Both legal parents have the right to name a child or to request a name change. However, one parent can't change a child's name without the approval of the other parent. Thus, if the mother doesn't approve, then the father requesting the name change must file a petition with the court for a decision.

If you have sole parental responsibility, you will be able to change your child's name without anyone else's consent or a Court approval. You will still need to seek legal advice from a solicitor to make a formal deed to change their name.