Forms for child name change filed by both parents.

This toolkit tells you how to change a child’s name. FORMS ARE INCLUDED.
For general information about changing a child’s name, read the Frequently Asked Questions.
If you want to ask a judge to legally change your child’s name, use the Instructions & Forms.
Use the first set of instructions if you and the other parent agree to file the request for name change together.
Use the second set of instructions if only one parent will file the request for name change.
Use the third set of instructions if only one parent will file the request for name change because the other parent is dead or the other parent’s parental rights were terminated.
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WARNING: The information and forms in this toolkit are not a substitute for the advice and help of a lawyer. It’s a good idea to talk with a lawyer about your particular situation.