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Changing Your Name or Changing the Name of a Child under 14*

*Children 14 years and older can complete the papers and file for themselves.  A parent does not file the paperwork.  

Forms

People Ages 14 and Up 
Children 13 years and younger

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

CV-460 
Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing

CV-470
Order for Change of Name


​FILING DIRECTIONS
​
Name Change for a person 14 years old 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

FILING DIRECTIONS
​
Name Change for a person 13 years old or younger. 


"How to Complete this Form" Videos

Name Change (People age 14+)
Filing Directions Video
Name Change (Children age 13 & younger)
Filing Directions Video

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  • About Us
    • Mission & History
    • Staff
    • Annual Reports
  • Our Partners
    • School Partners
    • Law Firm Partners
  • Services, Hours, & Location
    • Using Zoom
    • Online Resources
    • How To Complete Family Forms Videos
  • 2025 Run for Justice
  • Mobile Legal Clinic
  • Landlord - Tenant Resources
    • Early Resolution Mediation Program
  • Donate
  • Careers