Rhode Island Change of Name is the legal process of petitioning a Rhode Island court to change an individual's name. It is also sometimes referred to as a Name Change Petition or Name Change Decree. This process is available to all Rhode Island residents and may be used to change the individual's first, middle, or last name. Different types of Rhode Island Change of Name include: Legal Name Change, Name Change for a Minor, Name Change for an Adult, and Name Change after Marriage or Divorce. The process typically requires filing a petition with the court, paying a filing fee, and attending a court hearing. The decision to grant or deny the name change is ultimately up to the judge.