Change of Name
Adults | Children
Change of Name for Adults
An adult's name may be returned to a previous name as part of a divorce or
dissolution proceeding, otherwise it must be done in a separate Change of Name
Case, which you can file using the court packet Adult Change of Name Packet
(CIV-698).
Packet consists of the following forms:
- Cover Sheet, CIV-698
- Instructions for Adult Change of Name, CIV-699

- Petition for Change of Name, CIV-700 [Fill-In PDF]
- Application or Report of Change of Name, VS-405

Change of Name for Children
A child's name can be changed as part of an adoption proceeding, otherwise
it must be done in a separate Change of Name Case, which you can file using
the court packet Child's Change of Name Packet (CIV-692).
Packet consists of the following forms:
- Cover Sheet, CIV-692
- Instructions for Child's Change of Name, CIV-693

- Petition to Change Child's Name, CIV-694 [Fill-In PDF]
- Parental Consent, CIV-695 [Fill-In PDF]
- Application or Report of Change of Name, VS-405

If you object to the child's name being changed, you can file this form:
- Objection to Change of Name, CIV-696
[Fill-In PDF]
Rev. 9 September 2011
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