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Name Change: Forms


CHECKLIST: 
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. 


LISTA DE VERIFICACIÓN: (haga clic aquí para obtener la Lista de Verificación para Cambio de Nombre)

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  • Changing the name of a person 14 years old or older
  • Video filing checklist (14 years old or older)
  • Changing the name of a person 13 years old or younger
  • Video filing checklist (13 yrs old or younger)

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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  • About Us
    • Mission & History
    • Staff
    • Annual Reports
  • Our Partners
    • Law Firm Partners
    • School Partners
  • Services, Hours, & Location
    • Using Zoom
    • Online Resources
    • MJC Family Forms How-To Videos
  • Mobile Legal Clinic
  • Run for Justice
  • Donate
  • Careers