Name Change
If you are a resident of Wisconsin, whether you are a minor or adult, you may ask the court in the county you reside to change your name.
If you are 14 or older, you may sign and file the paperwork by yourself to request to change your name.
If you are 13 or younger, one or both of your parents must sign and file the paperwork to change your name. If only one parent signs the papers, then that parent must have the other parent served with the paperwork.
If you hold a professional license (other than a license to teach in the public schools) and your name change is for a reason other than marriage or divorce, you may need the approval of your licensing board or commission to change your name to a name other than the name on your license. Contact the appropriate board to learn its requirements.
A person required to register as a sex offender under Chapter 301.45, Wis. Stats. (Class H felony) may not change their name. Sec. 301.47(2)(a), WI Stats. Please note that juvenile sex offenders may be subject to Chapter 301.45.
If you are 14 or older, you may sign and file the paperwork by yourself to request to change your name.
If you are 13 or younger, one or both of your parents must sign and file the paperwork to change your name. If only one parent signs the papers, then that parent must have the other parent served with the paperwork.
If you hold a professional license (other than a license to teach in the public schools) and your name change is for a reason other than marriage or divorce, you may need the approval of your licensing board or commission to change your name to a name other than the name on your license. Contact the appropriate board to learn its requirements.
A person required to register as a sex offender under Chapter 301.45, Wis. Stats. (Class H felony) may not change their name. Sec. 301.47(2)(a), WI Stats. Please note that juvenile sex offenders may be subject to Chapter 301.45.
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