The Washington Affidavit of Consent To Name Change of Minor By Birth Parent is a form used by birth parents in the state of Washington to legally change the name of their minor child. This form is required when the minor child’s name is to be changed from the name that appears on their birth certificate. The form must be completed and signed by both birth parents in the presence of a notary public, and must include the new name of the minor child, the date of birth of the minor, and the name of the birth parents. Depending upon the specifics of the situation, there may also be additional documentation that is required. There are two types of Washington Affidavit of Consent To Name Change of Minor By Birth Parent. The first is the Affidavit of Consent To Name Change of Minor By Birth Parent, which is used when both birth parents are in agreement with the name change. The second is the Affidavit of Consent To Name Change of Minor By Sole Birth Parent, which is used when only one birth parent is in agreement with the name change.
Washington Affidavit of Consent To Name Change of Minor By Birth Parent
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CONSENT OF BOTH LIVING BIRTH PARENTS IS REQUIRED: Unless one of the minor's birth parents is deceased (in which case a copy of the certificate of death is required), both birth parents must consent to changing the minor's name. You must present the minor's birth certificate to the clerk when filing for the name change.
Generally, a parent must file a Petition for Name Change on the child's behalf. The petition usually should be filed in the district court for the county where the minor lives. The petition is then sent to the judge for approval.
Name Changes are filed in District Court, in the county where you reside. Generally a Petition for Name Change and an Order for Name Change must be completed. Please note that these forms are not available on the Washington State Courts web site.
You will need to contact the District Court in the county where you reside in order to obtain the needed forms. Contact information for all County Courts is available in the Washington Court Directory. Name Change fees vary depending upon the county and possibly on the number of persons named on the Petition.
Fees. Name change fees are $58.50 plus $203.50 auditor recording fee. As part of the filing fee you will be provide three certified copies of the name change order. Each additional copy is $5.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) In Washington State, if you are eighteen or older, you can choose and use any name you want, as long as you are not trying to defraud (cheat) someone. Example: It is not legal to change names to avoid paying creditors or child support.
Does the process require parental consent? Yes, at least one parent must file the petition on behalf of the minor. If only one parent is filing, that parent may be required to notify the non-filing parent before the hearing.
Once you're 16 years old, it's legally your own decision to change your name. If you're 16 or 17, you're treated in the same way as an adult, and you can change your own name (by deed poll) without your parents' consent. (And your parents cannot change your name for you without your own consent.)