The name change petition can be filed in the County Court or Supreme Court of the county where you live. The forms for changing a name or sex designation in the Supreme Court or New York City Civil Court are included in the chart below.To change your name in NYC, you need a Petition and your original birth certificate. A cover letter requesting a Name Change for the birth certificate. Bring that letter with your current license or state ID to a DMV office and fill out form MV-44. All students requesting "Change of Name" MUST provide legal documentation along with this form. For more information, contact court administration or call the Minnesota State Law Library at 651-297-7651. Download the application, complete the form, sign it, and mail it to: Board of Elections 32 Broadway, 7 Fl New York, NY 10004-1609. All students requesting "Change of Name" MUST provide legal documentation along with this form. Acknowledgement and Signature: I confirm the accuracy of the Name Change indicated above.