Complete the information as it should appear on the Amended Birth Certificate in the top portion. To change your name if you are a US citizen or legal permanent resident, you must submit a petition to your local Superior Court.Fill out the petition for name change being sure to include the reasons why you want to change your name. 2. You can find the forms for free online on your court's Superior Court website. Fill out the Petition, Verification, Notice, Pro Se Affidavit, Affidavit of Plaintiff and. Step 1: Complete the General Civil Case Filing Information Form and General Civil Case. Final Disposition Form. LIST OF STEPS FOR NAME CHANGE OF ADULT: ➢ STEP 1: Fill out the Petition, Verification, Notice and Case Filing Information forms. Use the following form for name change, address change or phone number change requests. Provide the class of court and county in which the case is being disposed. 2.