This document states the reasons and other required details for your name change.
New York Petition for Family Change of Name - Family Name Change
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If one parent is out of the picture, you don't need consent to change your child's last name. You do need to serve him or her with a conformed copy of the Order to Show Cause form. The other parent still does not have to consent or agree, just get served. Once served, a Proof of Service form must be filed.
If you live in New York City, you may bring a name change proceeding in any county in the city. It costs $65.00 to change a name in Civil Court. You can use the Civil Court's free and easy DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Forms to make an adult name change Petition or a minor name change Petition.
Marriage or Divorce Sometimes, when parents divorce, if one parent is awarded the majority of custody, they may choose to change the child's last name.This could be the last name of one of the parents, a hyphenated last name, or even a name that represents the combining of the two last names.
If there is another living biological or adoptive parent, or legal guardian, that parent or legal guardian must also give permission in writing to ask the court to change the child's name.If the other parent's parental rights have been terminated, you do not need a consent.
In most states, men and women can legally change their last name to their new spouse's surname, hyphenate their two surnames, or create a new amalgamation of their surnames (like when actors Alexa Vega and Carlos Pena got married in 2014, and changed both of their last names to PenaVega).
Court fee ($210 in Supreme and County Courts; $65.00 in New York City Civil Court) in Supreme Court you must also submit a Request for Judicial Intervention (RJI) to have a Judge assigned to the case. There is no fee to file this form.
Step 1 Petition for Individual Minor's Change of Name. Step 2 Consent to Minor's Change of Name. Step 3 Order Granting Leave to Change Child's Name. Step 4 Gather Documents. Step 5 File Petition at County or Supreme Court. Step 6 Obtain Photocopy of Court Order/Attend Possible Hearing.