Name Change: Forms & Filing Instructions

FILING DIRECTIONS 
Click here for the checklist to change the name of a person 14 years old or older. 
Click here for the checklist to change the name of a person 13 years old or younger. 

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Forms

CV-450 
Petition for Change of Name (Adult or Minor 14 or Older)

CV-455 
Petition for Change of Name (Minor child under 14)

CV-460 
Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing

CV-465
Affidavit of Attempted Service on Non-Petitioning Parent
for name change of minor child under 14

CV-470
Order for Change of Name
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Fee Waiver Forms
If you are unable to pay the filing fees, and meet the income requirements, you can ask the court to waive the fees by completing form CV-410A&B below.  Check out this VIDEO on completing a fee waiver. 

​Form CV-410A
Petition for Waiver of Fees and Costs - Affidavit of Indigency

Form CV-410B
Order on Petition for Waiver of Fees and Costs
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