State Requirements For Name Change Petition

In some states you must have residency within that state or that county for a period of six month prior to filing the name change petition.

Jurisdiction | Venue

The name change petition would be filed in the county that you reside in. The associates of LegalCPU would help determine the correct court jurisdiction or venue.

Publication of Name Change

In some state, the petitioner is required to have the name published in a circulating newspaper. This is to cover all legal ends.

State Filing Fees

In every state, the petitioner filing the name change petition must pay a filing fee. Please check the fee schedule with your county courts or call LegalCPU for further information regarding your state. The fee may be different in each county. The court may waive the filing fees, if the petitioner is experiencing economical hardship. Forms can be obtained at courthouse during filing.