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.Proper documentation is required to revise a marriage certificate to reflect a change in name or gender designation. The Affidavit must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public. STEP TWO: Filing the Forms. 1. To ask the court to change your name, you must fill out this form, and: • Attach a certified copy of your birth certificate and a copy of your photo ID, and. Petitioner must be 19 years of age or older and must be a resident of Montgomery County to file a petition for a name change. It is the responsibility of the petitioner requesting the street name change to collect the necessary information and submit it to the Planning Department. Complete the Name Change Petition according to your situation. Below is a checklist that you must complete before appearing in court for your requested name change.