This document states the reasons and other required details for your name change.
This document states the reasons and other required details for your name change.
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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.
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.
Both parents must applyBoth parents named on the child's birth certificate must apply to change their child's name.
A name change request can be made in the County Court or Supreme Court of the county where you live. If you live in New York City, you can go to the New York City Civil Court or the Supreme Court in the county where you live. The Civil Court costs less money than the Supreme Court.
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.
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 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.