Name Change Forms

This is a list of the name change forms that are available, free of charge, at the Family Law Self-Help Center.

You can download a form on your computer by clicking one of the listed formats undeneath the form's title. To jump down to a group of forms, click one of these links:

Miscellaneous Name Change Forms
Adult Name Change Forms
Child Name Change Forms
Family Name Change Forms

• A "PDF Fillable" form can be opened using the latest version of Adobe (which is available free of charge) and can be saved to your computer then filled out and saved again with your changes. If you need to download Adobe, click here.
• A "PDF" form can be opened using Adobe (which is available free of charge). The form cannot be completed on your computer, but you can print and complete it by hand. If you need to download Adobe, click here.

For information about how to fill out and file court forms, please read Basics of Court Forms and Filings. 

Miscellaneous Name Change Forms

Family Court Cover Sheet (pdf)

Family Court Cover Sheet (pdf fillable)

Uncontested Setting Slip (pdf fillable)

Adult Name Change Forms

Visit Adult Name Changes to learn about the legal process.

Petition for Adult Name Change (pdf)

Petition for Adult Name Change (pdf fillable)

Notice of Petition for Adult Name Change (pdf)

Notice of Petition for Adult Name Change (pdf fillable)

Request for Summary Disposition & Declaration in Support (Adult Name Change) (pdf)

Request for Summary Disposition & Declaration in Support (Adult Name Change) (pdf fillable)

Order for Adult Name Change (pdf)

Order for Adult Name Change (pdf fillable)

Child Name Change Forms

Some of these forms are needed if both parents are agreeing to the name change, and some are needed only if one parent is requesting the name change.  Visit Child Name Changes to make sure you are using the correct forms depending on whether both parents are in agreement.

Petition for Child's Name Change (pdf)

Petition for Child's Name Change (pdf fillable) 

Notice of Petition for Child's Name Change (pdf)

Notice of Petition for Child's Name Change (pdf fillable)

Parent's Consent to Child's Name Change (pdf)

Parent's Consent to Child's Name Change (pdf fillable)

Child's Consent to Child's Name Change (pdf)

Child's Consent to Child's Name Change (pdf fillable)

Request for Summary Disposition & Declaration in Support (Child Name Change) (pdf)

Request for Summary Disposition & Declaration in Support (Child Name Change) (pdf fillable)

Proof of Service on the Other Parent (pdf)

Proof of Service on the Other Parent (pdf fillable)

Request for Publication - Minor Name Change (pdf)

Order for Child's Name Change (pdf)

Order for Child's Name Change (pdf fillable)

Family Name Change Forms

Visit Family Name Changes to learn about the legal process.

Petition for Family Name Change (pdf fillable)

Notice of Petition for Family Name Change (pdf fillable)

Parent's Consent to Child's Name Change (pdf fillable)

Child's Consent to Child's Name Change (pdf fillable)

Request for Summary Disposition & Declaration in Support (Family Name Change) (pdf fillable)

Proof of Service on Other Parent (pdf fillable)

Order for Family Name Change (pdf fillable)