File a Petition for Name Change to start the process of changing your name. You can use the Do-It-Yourself Name Change tool to complete your petition.How do I change a name, remove a name or add a name to my deed? By recording a new document. A. You must complete form PC 51 or PC 51c to begin a name change proceeding. Use this form (PC 51) unless you have good cause not to publish. The steps outlined below will walk you through how to personally fill out a Michigan quit claim deed form through the Register of Deeds. Michigan Legal Help has tools to fill many kinds of forms but we do not cover all areas. You may have a blank form that you need to fill out on your own. The process begins with filing a petition for name change, form PC 51 or form PC 51c, along with MC 97a.