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Either parent can start the name change case. If there is another living biological or adoptive parent, or legal guardian, that parent or legal guardian must agree in writing to ask the court to change the child's name. This is called consent.

It costs $65.00 to change a name and/or sex designation in Civil Court. You can use the Civil Court's free and easy DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Forms to make an Adult Name/Sex Designation Change Petition or a Minor Name/Sex Designation Change Petition.

To ask the Court to change your name or your child's name, you need to give the Court the following: court papers asking for the change, this includes: Name Change Petition and Proposed Order. The petition must be filled out and signed in front of a Notary Public. You may need additional forms to change a child's name.

You may need additional forms to change a child's name. You may also need to give a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope to the Court. proof of birth. court fee ($210 in Supreme and County Courts; $65.00 in New York City Civil Court) If you are unable to pay this fee, you may ask the court for a fee waiver.

In addition to the notarized ?Petition for Individual Minor's Name Change,? ?Consent to Minor's Change of Name,? and ?Order Granting Leave to Change Child's Name,? you will also have to show proof of where you and child reside, provide a certified copy of the child's birth certificate, and pay the filing fee.

Note that if the judge grants your request to seal your name change case, you will have to make a Motion to Unseal in order to receive certified copies of your name change order. To do this, you will have to come back to court and submit the motion with the clerk in room 118.