Expand_more. When adding someone to a title, or changing names on a title, people will generally record a conveyance document or deed. You can get blank legal documents for this purpose at a stationery or office supply store, or from online sources. The documents need to be completed and notarized.
Name change petitions are usually filed in District Court in the county where you reside. But in some instances, name changes may be filed in Superior Court. You should review RCW 4.24. 130 to determine in which court to file your name change petition.
The first step to change your name is to file a Petition for Name Change with the Court. You must submit a separate Petition for Name Change for each person you are requesting a name change for. If a judge grants your name change request, the Court will issue a single order that changes all person's names.
How Long Will a Name Change Take? StateTime to Complete WA 2-8 weeks WI 2-8 weeks WV 2-8 weeks WY 2-8 weeks47 more rows
How Long Will a Name Change Take? StateTime to Complete WA 2-8 weeks WI 2-8 weeks WV 2-8 weeks WY 2-8 weeks47 more rows
Once the judge decides, you pick up a court decree (court order) with your new name. The process generally takes up to 3 months.
Any person requesting that their name change be sealed needs to file their petition in the Clerk's Office. For questions, please contact Superior Court at (564) 397-2292. If you are trying to obtain a copy of a previous name change order, please visit the Clark County Auditor's Recording site.
If a judge grants your name change request, the Court provides you a certified copy of the name change order after your hearing.