How do I change my name?
How do I change the name of my minor child?
- File in the Circuit Court of the county or city in which the minor resides.
- Petitioners who desire to change the name of their child or ward must obtain consent of both parents to change a child's name.
- Pay the $39 filing fee
- Application for Name Change Packet (Minor)
Submitting my application in person:
Bring your completed paperwork and filing fee to the Clerk of the Circuit Court in which you reside during normal business hours.
Submitting my application by mail:
Send your completed paperwork and filing fee to: