New York Consent For Infant Name Change is a legal document that must be completed and signed by the parents of an infant in order to legally change their name in the state of New York. This document is also known as a New York Name Change Affidavit and is used to update birth certificates, Social Security records, and other official documents with the new name. The affidavit must be signed by both parents, or by one parent if the other is deceased or cannot be located. It must also be signed by two adults who are unrelated to the infant and can attest to the parent's identity. The affidavit must be notarized by a Notary Public or other authorized witness. There are two types of New York Consent For Infant Name Change: Standard Name Change Affidavit and Parental Consent for Infant Name Change. The standard name change affidavit requires the signature of both parents, whereas the parental consent for infant name change requires only one parent's signature.