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Does the process require parental consent? Written consent to the name change is required from the minor's natural parent(s), guardian, or custodian. If consent is not obtained, the court will require that notice and the Petition be sent to these persons.

To change your name on your driver's license or ID card, you'll need to visit your local Utah DPS Driver License Division office in person. You will need to present proof of your name change, such as your: Marriage certificate. Divorce decree.

Marriage licenses in Utah do not. The marriage license/certificate on its own provides documentation of a name change for either applicant to take the last name of their spouse, use a hyphenated version of the names, and/or use a previous last name as a middle name.

Individuals are able to change their names due to marriage, divorce, sex change, or just because. To obtain a legal name change one will either need to produce a marriage certificate or a court order signed by the judge. Individuals are able to change their gender as well, including non-binary (X marker).

A minor is someone who is under 18 years old. You cannot change a minor's name or legal sex to avoid creditors, fines, or sentences in criminal actions, or to commit fraud. The court will not change a name to one that is bizarre, too long, ridiculous, or offensive to common decency and good taste.

If the Child is Under 21 Years of Age If the hospital verifies the current information on the birth certificate as accurate, then a court order is required to make the change.