Pennsylvania Notice to Resume Prior Surname (also known as a Change of Name) is a legal document issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania allowing an individual to restore a former surname. The Notice acts as a formal document to prove that the individual has resumed their prior surname. It is commonly used for individuals who have gone through a divorce, remarried, or changed their surname for any other reason. The Notice includes the individual's full name, current address, and the former surname that is being resumed. The individual must sign and date the document in the presence of two witnesses in order to make it legally binding. There are two types of Pennsylvania Notice to Resume Prior Surname: an original copy and a certified copy. The original copy must be filed in the county clerk's office, while the certified copy must be provided to the individual who requested it.