Name Change
Any eligible resident of Wisconsin, whether a minor or an adult, may ask the court in the county where he or she resides to have his or her name changed.
An individual who is age 14 or older may sign and file papers alone to request to change his or her name.
If the individual is age 13 or younger, one or both parents must sign and file papers to change the child's name. If only one parent signs the papers, then that parent must have the other parent served with the papers.
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 his or her name. Sec. 301.47(2)(a), WI Stats. Please note that juvenile sex offenders may be subject to Chapter 301.45.
An individual who is age 14 or older may sign and file papers alone to request to change his or her name.
If the individual is age 13 or younger, one or both parents must sign and file papers to change the child's name. If only one parent signs the papers, then that parent must have the other parent served with the papers.
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 his or her 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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