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Minors aged 14 and older can change their name using the same process as adults use. Information about this process is available on NCTE's ID Document Center ( ) and through the Wisconsin Court System ( ).

Child's Consent to Name Change (For Child Age 10 or Older) It tells the judge that your child wants his or her name to be changed. Note: If your child is 10 years old or older, you cannot change your child's name without his or her consent.

Associated Wisconsin name change forms can be found there too. In short, you'll have to file a petition, publish a public notice of your intended name change, and attend a hearing for your petition to be approved. Yep, it's a pretty involved process.

Fill out a Petition for Name Change form. If the person whose name is proposed to be changed is an adult or a minor age 14 or over, complete CV-450. Use CV-455 if the person whose name is proposed to be changed is a minor under 14 years of age. The form has step-by-step instructions on the left side.

General information about the name change process is contained in Wisconsin Statutes 786.36 and 786.37. There is a $164.50 filing fee to file a Name Change action. The Clerk of Courts cannot give you legal advice. If you need further help, you may consult the Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 786.36 and 786.37.

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