Vermont Petition to Change Name for Adult, Family

To honour or recognise another person, for example a family member or ancestor. to restore a family surname that has been changed in the past. as part of a change of gender. because you dislike your current name.

Both parents must applyBoth parents named on the child's birth certificate must apply to change their child's name.

Name Change Petition Form (PC122) Certified copy of Birth Certificate. Certified copy of Marriage Certificate (if applicable) $150 check or fee waiver form (Form 228)

If you do choose to legally change your name, the process is simple. You must file the petition in your county of residence. If you would like to change your name as an adult, please download the Petition of Adult to Change Name form or pick up a copy at the probate division.

In most states, men and women can legally change their last name to their new spouse's surname, hyphenate their two surnames, or create a new amalgamation of their surnames (like when actors Alexa Vega and Carlos Pena got married in 2014, and changed both of their last names to PenaVega).

Note: In California, you generally have the legal right to change your name simply by using a new name in all aspects of your life, also known as the "usage method." BUT, with few exceptions, government agencies require a court order as official proof of a name change so getting a court order is the best way to make

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.