File a petition to the Clerk's Office of the Superior Court of the county where you reside. Fill out the petition for name change being sure to include the reasons why you want to change your name. 2.Name change forms are available for free online on your county's court website. If you go to the clerk's office, you may have to pay to have them printed. 2. Fill out the Verification form to go with the Petition: A. Write your current name next to the word "Petitioner". 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. Fill out the caption in the same way that you filled it out on the Petition. Then, insert your name in the space after the words, "My name is."