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Complete a name change petition on the E-file system or, if necessary, at a courthouse; 3. If you are married, you must provide legal notice to your spouse that you filed a petition. This is done by filing another document with the court, called an ?acceptance of service,? signed by your spouse.

Be aware that a person's name may only be changed once by filing a petition in District Court unless a very good reason can be given to the judge. This limit does not apply to a name change in a divorce proceeding.

If you were born in Iowa, both adults and minors must complete an ?Abstract to Change Registrant's Legal Name on Birth Certificate.? You may obtain the form by calling Iowa Vital Records at (515) 281-4944. The completed form must be signed by the District Clerk of Court.

To change your name, you can file a Petition for Change of Name and pay the $195 filing fee. See Iowa Code chapter 674. The Iowa Judicial Branch has automated the forms for changing an adult's name, in an action separate from a divorce case, as well as changing the name of a minor child.

Name change petition. Your current name. Your county of residence. A description including height, weight, hair and eye color, race, sex, and place and date of birth. Place of residence(s) for the past five years. Reason for request. A legal description of all real estate in Iowa owned or in which you have any legal interest.

This 90-day waiting period applies even if you and your spouse are seeking a no-contest divorce in Iowa and have agreed on all terms. In very limited circumstances (such as emergencies) a judge may waive the 90-day period and grant your divorce sooner.