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.Petitioner must be 19 years of age or older and must be a resident of Montgomery County to file a petition for a name change. Services include witnessing the signing of important documents, taking affidavits and depositions and giving oaths. Steps to be appointed a notary public. Download Notary Application. The attached form is designed to meet the statutory filing requirements pursuant to Alabama Code § 36-20-75. To ask the court to change your name, you must fill out this form, and: • Attach a certified copy of your birth certificate and a copy of your photo ID, and. Documents needing to be filled out should be completed except for the signature. • If applicable, you must provide your own witness.