New York Order Granting Leave To Change Name is a legal document issued by a court in the state of New York to give a person permission to change their name. This document is typically granted when a person wishes to change their name for a variety of reasons, such as marriage, divorce, adoption, or simply to have a different name than the one they were given at birth. There are two types of New York Order Granting Leave To Change Name: a court order for an adult to change their name, and a court order for a minor to change their name. For an adult, the process usually begins with the filing of a petition with the court, typically by the individual seeking to change their name. The petition must include the reasons for the name change, the new name requested, and any other relevant information. The court will then review the petition and decide whether to grant or deny the request. For a minor, the process is slightly different. The parent or legal guardian of the minor must file a petition with the court on behalf of the minor. The petition must include the reasons for the name change, the proposed new name, and additional information as required by the court. The court will then review the petition and decide whether to issue an Order Granting Leave To Change Name for the minor. Once the Order Granting Leave To Change Name is issued, the individual or minor is officially allowed to legally change their name.