Arizona Name Change for an Adult with no Minor Children (Checklist) is a comprehensive list of steps that must be taken in order to legally change an adult's name in the state of Arizona. The checklist includes the following steps: 1. File a Petition for Change of Name in the Superior Court: The petition must be filed and accompanied by the appropriate filing fee. 2. Publish Notice of the Petition in a Newspaper: A notice of the petition must be published in a newspaper of general circulation for four consecutive weeks. 3. Attend a Hearing: An adult petitioner must attend a name change hearing before a judge in the Superior Court. 4. Obtain an Order for Change of Name: After the hearing, the court will issue an Order for Change of Name if the request is approved. 5. Change Official Records: After obtaining the court order, the petitioner must update their records with the Social Security Administration, the Arizona Department of Transportation, the Arizona Department of Revenue, and the Arizona Department of Health Services. There are two types of Arizona Name Change for an Adult with no Minor Children (Checklist): Name Change with Marriage and Name Change without Marriage. Name Change with Marriage requires the petitioner to provide proof of marriage, such as a marriage certificate or license. Name Change without Marriage does not require any proof of marriage.