The name change petition can be filed in the County Court or Supreme Court of the county where you live. An original RP-5217 form must accompany all deeds and correction deeds upon filing with the Recording Officer.A filing fee is also required. New York Property Search (5 steps). In order to fill out a deed, it will be required to pull the real estate records from the County the property is located. The adult name change form is used to ask (or petition) the Supreme Court or NYC Civil Court to change your name. To officially change the name on your deed, you will usually need to file a new deed with your county recorder's office. Form RP5217PDF is required whenever a deed is recorded with the county clerk's office. Form-RP-5217-PDF is required even if a property is not being sold. Your deed must be accompanied with the following completed forms.