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In Montana, a person who wishes to change their name must give the public adequate notice of the change and the opportunity to oppose the change. This public notice comes in the form of a newspaper announcement in your home county. Proof of publication is then provided to the Clerk of the Court.

The local attorney must file a notice of appearance in the case in which you seek to appear. This notice of appearance informs the court that you are making an application to the Montana Bar to appear pro hac vice.

A Montana durable statutory power of attorney form allows a person to appoint someone else to handle their financial-related affairs on their behalf. The designation only occurs while the person granting power, the ?principal?, is alive and continues even if they should become incapacitated.

Complete a Petition for Name Change Download and fill out the Petition for Name Change. Be sure to sign and date it. This is the first document in the Name Change Packet provided by Montana courts. By submitting this form, you are asking the court to change your name and set a hearing date.

Fill out the Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5) (PDF) and bring it to a local office along with unexpired identification and proof of name change, such as a marriage or divorce document, adoption decree, amended or corrected birth certificate, court order with the name change, or tribal document.

Visit your local Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) office and bring your certified marriage certificate, current driver's license, and proof of residency. After that, Fill out the necessary forms and pay the required fee. The MVD will issue you a new driver's license with your updated name.