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Arizona SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this Notary Commission Expires: Notary Public day of the time of marriage and I want to restore my name to the name I used before the marriage. That name is: Signature of Person Accepting Service Street Address: City, State, Zip Code: Telephone Number: efault Judgment, Order or Decree. 6. DIVORCE CASES ONLY. RESTORE NAME. (Complete this part only if you want to restore your name to what it was before the marriage.) I took the name of my spouse at my right to be heard in this case. I understand that failure to Respond or Answer could result in the court giving the other party any and all things requested in his or her legal papers, through a Dhe papers somewhere other than Arizona. 5. DEFAULT JUDGMENT, ORDER OR DECREE. I understand that if I do not appear and defend in this action in court, within the time allowed by law, that I may lose20 days from the day I signed the original of this Acceptance of Service, if I accepted service in Arizona, or 30 days from the day I signed the original of this Acceptance of Service, if I received tright or obligation to file a written Response or Answer to this action is not affected. I understand that if I do not agree with any relief asked for in the Petition, I must Respond or Answer within uired to serve the papers by other means [Rule 4.1(c), Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure]. 4. RESPONSE DEADLINE. I am aware that by accepting service of these court papers and signing this paper, my RVICE. The Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure impose a duty to avoid unnecessary costs of service. I understand that if I fail to voluntarily accept service, I may be required to pay any extra costs reqting these papers, it is the same as if I were personally served under Arizona Law [Rules 4, 4.1, 4.2, Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure]. 3. DUTY TO ACCEPT SERVICE OR PAY COSTS REQUIRED TO EFFECT SEt documents below) Affidavit of Minor Children (If Applicable) 2. ACCEPT AND WAIVE FORMAL SERVICE. I waive formal service of process (service by a process server or sheriff), and understand by acceparing Order to Appear Parents Worksheet for Child Support STOP or MODIFY (Change) ORDER OF ASSIGNMENT Request to Stop Order of Assignment, OR Request to Modify Order of Assignment OTHER TYPE CASE (Lis Mod.) MODIFY CUSTODY &/OR PARENTING Request to Modify (Change) Child Support 15% or more TIME (Visitation) AND SUPPORT Parent's Worksheet for Child Support Petition Request for Hearing / Notice of Heo Appear Family Court Department Notices about: Returns/Conferences Temporary Orders Affidavit of Financial Information Parents Worksheet on Child Support MODIFY CHILD SUPPORT 15% OR MORE (Simplified Information Form PATERNITY Complaint Summons Parent Information Program Notice Affidavit of Minor Children (This document may be included in the Petition) TEMPORARY ORDERS Petition Summons / Order t Preliminary Injunction Parent Information Program Notice to Creditors (PIP) Notice Affidavit of Minor Children (This information may be included within the Petition) Notice to Creditors Child Supporte included in the Petition) Notice to Creditors Child Support Information Form LEGAL SEPARATION LEGAL SEPARATION WITH CHILDREN WITHOUT CHILDREN Petition Petition Summons Summons Preliminary Injunctionons Preliminary Injunction Preliminary Injunction Health Insurance Notice Health Insurance Notice Parent Information Program Notice to Creditors Notice Affidavit of Minor Children (This document may bype of case before the case can proceed. Do not check the box unless you received the document.) DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN DIVORCE WITHOUT CHILDREN OR ANNULMENT OR ANNULMENT Petition Petition Summons Summf case. If your case is not one of the cases described below, list the documents you received from the other party under the "other" category. You must receive all of the documents listed under your t WHO SIGNED BELOW MAKES THESE STATEMENTS UNDER OATH: 1. COURT PAPERS: I acknowledge that I have voluntarily accepted a copy of the following legal papers. (Check the boxes that apply under your type oa State Bar Number: Petitioner OR Respondent SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA _____________ COUNTY Case No: (Name of Petitioner/Plaintiff) ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE (Name of Respondent/Defendant) THE PERSONk/Notary Public Name of Person Filing Paper: Your Address: Your City, State, Zip Code: Your Telephone Number: ATLAS Number (if applicable): Representing Self (Without a Lawyer) OR Attorney for Arizon the receipt, the original of which is attached to this Affidavit on a separate piece of paper. Signature SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this day of 20 . By My Commission Expires: Deputy ClerPerson served (name of other party): Address where other party was served: Date of receipt by the other party: 2. The Application and Notice listed above were received by the other party as shown byof the "Application for Change of Name" and the "Notice of Hearing Regarding Application for Change of Name" on the person named below by certified mail/restricted delivery, return receipt requested. Y CERTIFIED MAIL Name of Applicant STATE OF ARIZONA ) COUNTY OF __________) ss. 1. I am familiar with the facts stated in this Affidavit, and I make this Affidavit to show that I have served copies tate, Zip Code: Your Telephone Number: Attorney Bar Number (if applicable): SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA _____________ COUNTY In the Matter of ) ) ) ) CV ______________________ AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Bd correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. SIGNATURE: SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to me this date: (Month/Day/Year) by My Commission Expires: NOTARY PUBLIC: Your Address: Your City, Se of all further proceedings in this matter. OATH OF THE PARENT STATE OF ARIZONA ) MARICOPA COUNTY ) ss. I have read, understood, and completed the above statements. Everything I have said is true anhone: Date of Birth: The applicant and I have at least one child in common. 2. 3. I have read the Application for Name Change and consent to changing the other parent's legal name to: I waive noticr of Case Number: Name of Applicant CONSENT OF PARENT TO NAME CHANGE OF OTHER PARENT AND WAIVER OF NOTICE REQUIRED INFORMATION FROM PARENT, UNDER OATH: 1. INFORMATION ABOUT ME: Name: Address: Telepur Telephone Number: Attorney Bar Number (if applicable): Representing Self ((Without an Attorney) OR Attorney for Petitioner Respondent SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA _____________ COUNTY In the Matte and belief. SIGNATURE: SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to me this date: (Month/Day/Year) by My Commission Expires: NOTARY PUBLIC: Name of Person Filing Document: Your Address: Your City, State, Zip Code: YoOF THE SPOUSE STATE OF ARIZONA _________ COUNTY ) )ss. I have read, understood, and completed the above statements. Everything I have said is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, informationm the spouse of the applicant. 2. I have read the Application for Name Change and consent to changing my spouse's legal name to: 3. I waive notice of all further proceedings in this matter. OATH CONSENT OF SPOUSE TO NAME CHANGE OF AN ADULT AND WAIVER OF NOTICE Name of Applicant REQUIRED INFORMATION FROM SPOUSE, UNDER OATH: 1. INFORMATION ABOUT ME: Name: Address: Telephone: Date of Birth: I aAttorney Bar Number (if applicable): Representing Self (Without an Attorney) OR Attorney for Petitioner OR Respondent SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA _____________ COUNTY In the Matter of Case Number: cation as follows: DATE: TIME: BEFORE: Judge Judge DATED: (Month/Day/Year) Applicant's Signature Name of Person Filing Document: Your Address: Your City, State, Zip Code: Your Telephone Number: quested change. If you wish to be heard on this issue, you must appear at the hearing at the date and time indicated below. 2. COURT HEARING. A court hearing has been scheduled to consider the Appliice. 1. NOTICE: An application for Change of Name has been filed with the Court by the person(s) named above. A hearing has been scheduled where the Court will consider whether to grant or deny the reREAD THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY. An important court proceeding that affects your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this Notice or the other court papers, contact an attorney for legal advOR Respondent SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA ______________ COUNTY In the Matter of: Case Number: NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Name(s) of person(s) requesting name change e service. Name of Person Filing Document: Address: City, State, Zip Code: Telephone Number: Attorney Bar Number (if applicable): Representing Self (Without an Attorney) OR Attorney for Petitioner OT INCLUDE THIS FORM WITH CASES WHICH HAVE ALREADY BEEN FILED. This form can only be processed at the time of filing New Complaints and Petitions. Thank you for assisting us with our efforts to improvured Settlement (A.R.S. 122901) To the best of my knowledge, all information is true and correct. Signature of Attorney or Plaintiff ADDITIONAL PLAINTIFF(S): ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT(S) NOTICE PLEASE DO Nubpoena/ 160 Forfeiture Subpoena Duces Tecum per ARCP 161 DES Instant Judgment 30(h).) 162 Harassment 163 Other 175 Election Contest 176 Eminent Domain ­ LIGHT RAIL ONLY 165 Tribal Judgment 167 Structb).) 157 Habeas Corpus 172 Secure Attendance of Prisoner 158 Quiet Title 173 Assurance of Discontinuance 159 Restoration of Civil Rights 174 In State Deposition for Foreign Jurisdiction (Issuance of Sce of Law (Filed by the AZ State Bar 154 Foreign Judgment 155 Declaratory Judgment 171 Out of State Deposition for Foreign Jurisdiction Commissions/ Letters 156 Eminent Domain Rogatory Per ARCP 28(a)(THER TAX matters must be filed in the AZ TAX COURT) 151 Forcible Detainer 169 Attorney Conservatorships (Filed by the AZ State Bar 152 Change of Name 153 Transcript of Judgment 170 Unauthorized Practi 130 CONTRACTS 131 Account (Open or Stated) 132 Promissory Note 133 Foreclosure 134 Other (specify 135 Real Property Excess Proceeds 150-176 OTHER CIVIL 150* Property Tax per A.R.S. 12-163(B) *(All Oy) 140 APPEAL or REVIEW ­ Use Clerk of Court's LC Appeals Coversheet 110 TORT NON-MOTOR VEHICLE 111 Negligence 112 Products Liability 113 Intentional 114 Property Damage 115 Legal 116 Other (specify)nature of action, and ONE ONLY. 100 TORT MOTOR VEHICLE 101 Non Death Injury 102 Property Damage 103 Death 120 MEDICAL MALPRACTICE 121 Physician - M.D 122 Physician - D.O 123 Hospital 124 Other:(specifANT'S NAME (List additional Defendants on reverse side Government Charge Deferred LOCATION: NATURE OF ACTION Place an "X" next to the number which describes the nature of the case. Please check ONE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY (Name and State Bar Number) AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY (If alleged) Compensatory $ Punitive $ Attorney Fees $ TRO Provisional Remedy OSC Other (specify) REASON FEES NOT PAID: DEFENDhe Superior Court of the State Of Arizona In and For the County Of _________________ CIVIL COVER SHEET CASE NUMBER: PLAINTIFF'S NAME (List additional Plaintiffs on reverse side) PLAINTIFF'S ADDRESS sent of Spouse to Name Change of an Adult and Waiver of Notice Consent of Parent to Name Change of Other Parent and Waiver of Notice. Affidavit of Service by Certified Mail Acceptance of Service In Tlimitation of the free Adobe software. Appendix A 3 APPENDIX C Arizona Name Change Forms (General) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Civil Cover Sheet Notice of Hearing Regarding Application for Change of Name Conu. You cannot save a completed form if you are using Adobe Acrobat Reader. However, you can save a completed form if you have Adobe Acrobat Approval or Adobe Acrobat. The inability to save forms is a the "Print This Form" button at the beginning or end of the forms. When the Print box pops up, click OK, and your form should print. You may also select specific pages to be printed from the print menn the little hand turns into an I-beam. If you want to return to the field located immediately before your current field, hold down the SHIFT key while pressing the TAB key. To print a form, click on ove to the beginning of the next line in a field that has several lines, simply press the ENTER key. To return to a field that you have already completed, use your mouse, go to the field and click whep certain fields. To check the checkboxes on the forms, move your cursor over the checkbox and click. If you use the tab key to select a checkbox, you can check the box by pressing the space bar. To mxt, and click when your cursor turns into an I-beam, or you may press the TAB key on your keyboard. It is always best to use the TAB key to move from field to field so that you don't inadvertently skically in all appropriate fields. Note that you cannot add more text to a field once it is full. To move to the next field, you may either move your mouse to the next area in which you wish to enter teou will be able to enter text in the field. Information that is repeated (i.e., the same response applies to different questions) in different sections or on different forms will be completed automatiear to be a "little hand," to the place in which you wish to enter text. When the hand turns into an I-beam (i.e., a vertical line), click on the document. The box for the field will be selected and yand fill them in manually. For the forms that can be completed online, you may use the following instructions: To enter text in a field on the forms, use your mouse to move your cursor, which will appCompleting the Forms Online Some of the Arizona forms linked to above permit you to complete your forms online. If your forms are not formatted to be completed online, you will need to print them out s, medical records, etc. [_] Utility Companies (phone, cable, gas, electric, internet, etc.) [_] Clubs or Memberships [_] Frequent-flyer cards [_] Legal Contracts and Wills Appendix A 2 APPENDIX B Credit Card companies [_] Bank Accounts (checking accounts, savings accounts, etc.) [_] Voter Registration [_] Insurance (life, health, automobile, home or rental insurance, etc.) [_] Doctors, dentist on your passport. You may also wish to change your name with some or all of the following entities: [_] U.S. Post Office [_] Employer Appendix A 1 [_] 401K / IRAs / Keoghs / retirement plans [_] find a social security administration office near you. United States Department of State http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms_overview.html This link provides information on how to change your name search page: http://s00dace.ssa.gov/pro/fol/fol-home.html Document: www.ssa.gov/replace_sscard.html These links provide information on how to change your name on your social security card, and how toes may be found at the first link above. Note too, that you are required by law to notify the Motor Vehicle Division of your name change within 10 days. Social Security Administration Arizona officesn your driver's license in the state of Arizona. Note that obtaining a corrected license requires you to go in person to your nearest Motor Vehicle Division office. Contact information for these offic Motor Vehicle Division http://servicearizona.com/addrinfo.html#namechange; and http://www.azdot.gov/mvd/faqs/scripts/faqs.asp?section=dl#1 These links provide information on how to change your name ozona Department of Health Services. If you were born outside of the state of Arizona, you should contact the equivalent agency in the state in which you were born. Arizona Department of Transportationp://www.azdhs.gov/vitalrcd/birth_index.htm If you were born in the state of Arizona, you may obtain a copy of your original birth certificate, or amend your existing birth certificate, through the Ari! Instructions-Name Change Kit 16 APPENDIX A Relevant Agencies Arizona Department of Health Services Division of Public Health Services ­ Office of Vital Records 1818 West Adams St. Phoenix, AZ htt so be patient! A list of agencies that you may wish to contact, and contact information for those entities, is included in Appendix A. Instructions-Name Change Kit 15 CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCKt about $18 apiece. Step 11. Changing your Personal Documents. After you have received your certified order, you may amend your personal documents to reflect your name change. This may take some time,er for Name Change and mail it to you. This is the final official step of the name change process. Contact your local court to obtain additional certified copies of this order, which will probably cos ordered by the court and be sure to follow any court instructions about how to complete this notice. Step 10. Getting your Certified Order. After your hearing, if any, the court will certify your Ord, a former spouse, the Bankruptcy Court, or any other party that the court considers appropriate. In any event, be sure to provide notice of your name change to any organization or person specificallyhe judge may require that you notify additional specific parties of your name change request. This may include such entities as the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Selective Service Systemep 9. The judge will probably sign the document at this time and grant your name change. C. FINISHING UP. Step 9. Notify Additional Entities of Your Name Change. In connection with your application, tusly signed, the judge will probably sign the document at that time and grant your name change. In addition, he may order you to provide notice of your name change to other parties, as explained in St make note of and comply with all instructions given by the judge. Don't be nervous ­ the judge will guide you through any proceedings that do happen. If a hearing is held, and the order wasn't previoor proof of immigration status, if person requesting name change is not a US citizen. When you arrive in the courtroom, give your file to the clerk and wait for your case to be called. At the hearing,icable); (7) Proof of naturalization or resident alien status (if applicable); (8) Copy of Orders of Protection and/or Injunctions Against Harassment still in effect (if applicable); and (9) Passport d Waiver of Notice (if applicable); (4) Consent of Parent to Name Change of Other Parent and Waiver of Notice (if applicable); (5) Divorce Decree (if applicable); (6) Prior Name Change Orders (if appl a list of items that will probably be required by the court: (1) Photo identification; (2) Proof of Notice or Affidavit of Service (if applicable); (3) Consent of Spouse to Name Change of an Adult anents, at least two copies of the Order (if the clerk did not take it from you at the time of filing) Instructions-Name Change Kit 14 any other items that you think might be needed. The following isin Court (As Necessary). If there is a hearing, be sure that you know where the courtroom is and be certain to bring all relevant papers with you, including the file-stamped copies of all of the documout using this approach; the court will want to know that you have made every effort to locate your spouse or co-parent and that you have used publication notice only as a last resort. Step 8. Appear n document explaining what measures you took to try to locate your spouse or co-parent. Have this document notarized and bring it with you to any hearing in your case. However, you must be cautious abhe "Notice of Hearing on Application for Change of Name" in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which you reside. If you choose to use this publication notice, you must create a writteleted "Affidavit of Service by Certified Mail" to any hearing in your case. If you do not know where your spouse or co-parent lives, at least 14 days before the hearing on your case you must publish tme" to your spouse via certified mail/restricted delivery at least 30 days before the hearing date. The Post Office's card will be returned to you showing delivery. You must bring this card and a compes not agree to your name change, or if you are not sure if he or she agrees to your name change you can send a copy of both your Application and the "Notice of Hearing on Application for Change of Narent sign an "Acceptance of Service" in front of a Notary Public as described in Step 4; you will need to bring that document to any hearing in your case. Alternatively, if your spouse or co-parent doof both your Application and the "Notice of Hearing on Application for Change of Name" in person, and be sure that they note the time and the date on that notice. After that, have your spouse or co-pa you to any hearing in your case. If your spouse or co-parent does not agree to your name change, or if you are not sure if he or she agrees to your name change, you may give them a file-stamped copy tarized, he or she will need to sign the relevant Consent in front of a Notary Public. More information about this notarization process can be found in Step 4, above. You will bring this document with Spouse to Name Change of an Adult and Waiver of Notice" or the "Consent of Parent to Name Change of Other Parent and Waiver of Notice" to your spouse or co-parent. In order for this document to be noed copy of both your Application and the "Notice of Hearing on Application for Change of Name," and be sure that they note the time and the date on that notice. After that, give either the "Consent ofhild, you must also notify the parent or parents of your child or children. If your spouse or co-parent does not object to your name change and you know where your spouse lives, give them a file-stampou are unmarried and do not have any children, you may skip to the next step. If you are married, you must notify your spouse of your name change. If you are not married, but have at least one minor c more steps that you will need to take to complete your application. Instructions-Name Change Kit 13 Step 7. Notify Your Spouse of Your Name Change and, if necessary, Have Documents Notarized. If yur name change. In some jurisdictions, a hearing may not be required; the court will simply return a signed order to your attention. However, if this is not the case in your area, there may be severale, you can use this number to allow court personnel to assist you more efficiently. The court, either at the time of your filing or shortly thereafter, will set a date and a time for the hearing on yohis is the reference number that you will use for the duration of your time in court. If you have any questions about the status of your name change request, or other specific questions about your castermine the exact amount required. Step 6. The Court Will Assign a Case Number and Will Establish A Hearing Date and Time. The "case number" is the number assigned to your request for a name change. The clerk can return both a file-stamped copy of the forms and, where possible, the signed order. Do not forget to include the filing fee with your documents ­ again, you should contact the court to deorder can be signed without a hearing, that the clerk return the executed order to you in one of the envelopes provided. Include two self-addressed and stamped envelopes with your documents, so that tssary forms and that the judge execute the order. You should also state that, if a hearing is needed, the letter serves as a request to schedule that hearing. Additionally, you should ask that if the include a cover letter that explains that you are requesting a name change and that includes a list of all of the forms that you are submitting. Your letter should request that the court file the necein these jurisdictions. You should contact your local court before going to the courthouse so you will know what forms of payment will be accepted. Mail ­ If you decide to mail your forms, you should e amount that will be due in your jurisdiction. Note that many Arizona courts require either cash, money order, or certified check payments only: personal checks and credit cards will not be accepted to pay the filing fee at the time you bring in your documents, which varies widely between courts. It will probably be between $130 and $230, and you should contact your clerk to determine the precisil the judge has signed your order, as discussed below. You can contact your court in advance to determine where you will need to file the documents, or can ask at the courthouse. You will be required the clerk's instructions and follow them precisely. Instructions-Name Change Kit 12 NOTE: Even though you have completed the filing of your request to change your name, it will not be official unto a court hearing, at which time the judge would complete and sign it. She may provide additional directions specific to the court in which you are filing. In any event, you should listen carefully to take this document, have it signed by a judge and mail it back to you - you should have a self-addressed stamped envelope with you for this purpose. She may instruct you to bring the order with you tChanging Name for an Adult. The clerk will then take your original documents, and return to you a file-stamped copy for your records. Ask the clerk if you need to file your Order at this time. She mayange. Bring with you all of the following documents: the Civil Cover Sheet, the Application for Change of Name for Adult, the Notice of Hearing Regarding Application for Change of Name, and the Order In Person ­ You should bring in the original copies of your completed forms, as well as at least three copies of those documents. Tell the filing clerk that you are filing an Application for a Name Chmay mail in your completed documents. It is usually a better idea to go into court, as the process tends to be faster and you are likely to find out about any defects in the documents you are filing. local clerk if you believe that this describes your situation. B. GOING TO COURT. Step 5. File the signed and notarized Application with your superior court. You can file the forms in person, or you ly's health or safety may exist if your name change becomes a matter of public record, the requirement that your application be made under oath may be waived by the court. You should consult with yourldings. You may contact your local court for more information, or locate a nearby notary public in your local phone book. NOTE: If you have reason to believe that a serious threat to your or your fami your application becomes what is known as a "Verified Application" or a "Notarized Application." In many areas, there are notaries located in courthouses, or available in close proximity to those buif your jurisdiction requires that you have your Application verified. If the answer is yes, you must bring your documents to a Notary Public and sign them in his/her presence. Once you have done this,udge will sign and date the Order granting your name change. Step 4. Sign the Application in front of Notary Public. After you have completed your documents, check with your local clerk to determine i you to change your original birth certificate. Instructions-Name Change Kit 11 DO NOT SIGN OR DATE THE ORDER IN THE JUDGE'S BLANK. Leave the spaces below this section blank, as this is where the j, write your proposed name. Birth Certificate. Check the final box if you wish to have your birth certificate amended to reflect your new name. This is not required; only do this if it is important tofinal blanks, write the place of your birth and scroll down in the menu to find the state in which you were born Item 2. In the first blank here, insert your current complete name. In the second blankk, after the words "In the Matter of," you should insert your full current name. Item 1. In the first blank here, insert your current complete name. In the second blank, write your birth date. In the f Name of Adult. Provide the same information in the same spaces as you did on your Application. If you become confused, refer back to the instructions provided above. "In the Matter of." In this blanse this form: http://co.pinal.az.us/ClerkSC/files/NCPAW.PDF or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/PINALCTYAZ2.pdf Heading Box. This is the same Heading Box as on the Application for Change olerkSC/files/NCPAN.PDF or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/PINALCTYAZ1.pdf (2) If you (a) wish to change your own name, (b) are over the age of 17, and (c) have at least one minor child, urm options in Pinal County, depending on your situation: (1) If you (a) wish to change your own name, (b) are over the age of 17, and (c) have no minor children, use this form: http://co.pinal.az.us/C one minor child, use this form: http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/ssc/forms/packets/cvncc1.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/MARICOPACTYAZ2.pdf Pinal County: You have two (2) foicopa.gov/ssc/forms/packets/cvnca1.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/MARICOPACTYAZ1.pdf (2) If you (a) wish to change your own name, (b) are over the age of 17, and (c) have at leastns in Maricopa County, depending on your situation: (1) If you (a) wish to change your own name, (b) are over the age of 17, and (c) have no minor children, use this form: http://www.superiorcourt.maro.coconino.az.us/files/pdfs/legalservices/online_207.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/COCONINOCTY.pdf Instructions-Name Change Kit 10 Maricopa County: You have two (2) form optiotp://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/AZSTATE.pdf (If you downloaded any of the forms for Coconino or Maricopa County above, these forms were included in that download). Coconino County: http://ctil this document is signed, your name remains as it was before and you must continue to use that name officially. Arizona State: See http://www.supreme.state.az.us/selfserv/Phase_1a/nmchg_p.pdf or htout signing this spousal consent may be found in Step 7 below. [ ]Order Changing Name for an Adult. This "Order" is an order that will be signed by the court to complete your name change. Note that un spaces blank. Signature. NEITHER YOU NOR YOUR SPOUSE NOR YOUR CO-PARENT SHOULD SIGN THIS DOCUMENT. IT MUST BE SIGNED BY YOUR SPOUSE OR CO-PARENT IN FRONT OF A NOTARY PUBLIC. Additional information abnt in the blanks below "Other Type Case." Write "Application for Change of Name for Adult" in one space and "Notice of Hearing Regarding Application for Change of Name" in another. Leave the remainingy about filling out any information for "Name of Respondent/Defendant"; this is not relevant to your case. Item 1. You will need to write in the documents that you are giving to your spouse or co-pare as you did on your Application. If you become confused, refer back to the instructions provided above. Name of Petitioner. Write your current complete name in the blank above these words. Do not worr://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/MARICOPACTYAZ3.pdf Heading Box. This is the same Heading Box as on the Application for Change of Name of Adult. Provide the same information in the same spacesditional information about this document and its uses may be found in Step 7 below. Arizona State: See Appendix C Maricopa County: http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/ssc/forms/pdf/gn22f.pdf or httped to fill out an Instructions-Name Change Kit 9 Acceptance of Service to bring with you to the courthouse. This document serves to confirm that you have completed your notification requirement. Adchange, and (3) you choose to complete your notice obligations in person. If you choose to deliver your application and notice of your hearing to either your spouse or co-parent in person, you will nee married or have a minor child with a person to whom you are not married, (2) your spouse or co-parent does not approve of your name change or you do not know whether he or she approves of your name THE AFFIDAVIT AT THIS TIME. Additional information about signing this document may be found in Step 7 below. [ ] Acceptance of Service (As Necessary). You will need to use this form only if (1) you arut simply acknowledges that the information you put above is true, and affirms that you have attached the original return receipt that you received from the Post Office to this Affidavit. DO NOT SIGN ed. Also provide the date that that person received your package: this should be written in the return receipt that you received from the Post Office. Item 2. Item 2 requires no action on your part, b item asks for the name and address of the person to whom you mailed your Application and Notice. This is the name and address of either your spouse or your co-parent. Write these in the blanks providon. If you become confused, refer back to the instructions provided above. "In the Matter of." In this blank, after the words "In the Matter of," you should insert your full current name. Item 1. Thisublic/NAMECHG/PINALCTYAZ2.pdf Heading Box. This is the same Heading Box as on the Application for Change of Name of Adult. Provide the same information in the same spaces as you did on your Applicatiyou (a) wish to change your own name, (b) are over the age of 17, and (c) have at least one minor child, use this form: http://co.pinal.az.us/ClerkSC/files/NCPAW.PDF or http://www.findlegalforms.com/pn name, (b) are over the age of 17, and (c) have no minor children, use this form: http://co.pinal.az.us/ClerkSC/files/NCPAN.PDF or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/PINALCTYAZ1.pdf (2) If 1.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/MARICOPACTYAZ2.pdf Pinal County: You have two (2) form options in Pinal County, depending on your situation: (1) If you (a) wish to change your ownge Kit 8 (2) If you (a) wish to change your own name, (b) are over the age of 17, and (c) have at least one minor child, use this form: http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/ssc/forms/packets/cvncc (c) have no minor children, use this form: http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/ssc/forms/packets/cvnca1.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/MARICOPACTYAZ1.pdf Instructions-Name Chaizona State: See Appendix C Maricopa County: You have two (2) form options in Maricopa County, depending on your situation: (1) If you (a) wish to change your own name, (b) are over the age of 17, anded your mailing. Additional information about this document and its uses may be found in Step 7 below. (If you downloaded the "Civil Cover Sheet" above, these forms were included in that download). Arring to either your spouse or co-parent, you will need to fill out an Affidavit of Service by Certified Mail to bring with you to the courthouse. This affidavit serves to confirm that you have completr you do not know whether he or she approves of your name change, and (3) you choose to complete your notice obligations through the mail. If you choose to mail your application and notice of your heaessary). You will need to use this form only if (1) you are married or have a minor child with a person to whom you are not married, (2) your spouse or co-parent does not approve of your name change o. NEITHER YOU NOR YOUR SPOUSE NOR YOUR CO-PARENT SHOULD SIGN THIS DOCUMENT. IT MUST BE SIGNED BY YOUR SPOUSE OR CO-PARENT IN FRONT OF A NOTARY PUBLIC. [_]Affidavit of Service by Certified Mail (As Nectem requires no action on the part of you or your spouse or coparent, but in signing this document, he or she is acknowledging that he or she will not receive any further official notices in this caseot filling out your own information in the spaces, but your spouse's or co-parent's information. Item 2. This item asks for your proposed name, that is, the name that you wish to adopt. Item 3. This is "In the Matter of," you should insert your full current name. Item 1. This item should be completed by your spouse or co-parent. You may complete it on his or her behalf, but remember that you are nProvide the same information in the same spaces as you did on your Application. If you become confused, refer back to the instructions provided above. "In the Matter of." In this blank, after the word1.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/MARICOPACTYAZ2.pdf Instructions-Name Change Kit 7 Heading Box. This is the same Heading Box as on the Application for Change of Name of Adult. e of 17, and (c) have at least one minor child, use either the Spousal Consent or the Co-Parent Consent that can be found in this package: http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/ssc/forms/packets/cvncc: http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/ssc/forms/packets/cvnca1.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/MARICOPACTYAZ1.pdf (2) If you (a) wish to change your own name, (b) are over the agy: You have two (2) form options in Maricopa County, depending on your situation: (1) If you (a) wish to change your own name, (b) are over the age of 17, and (c) have no minor children, use this formns in Step 7 below for further instructions. (If you downloaded the "Civil Cover Sheet" above, these forms were included in that download). Arizona State: See Appendix C (items 3 and 4) Maricopa Count" and have this document notarized, as described in Step 7 below. If your spouse does not agree with your name change request, or if you are not certain whether he or she agrees, review the instructio received this document, have them complete either the "Consent of Spouse to Name Change of an Adult and Waiver of Notice" or the "Consent of Parent to Name Change of Other Parent and Waiver of Noticeequest, you must give your spouse a copy of the "Notice of Hearing Regarding Application for Change of Name," which will inform him or her of the date, time, and place of your hearing. After they havetice of Hearing Regarding Application for Change of Name," which will inform him or her of the date, time, and place of your hearing. If you are married, and your spouse agrees with your name change ryou do not have any minor children, you do not need to complete this document. If you are not married, but have a child with someone who is not your spouse, you must give your spouse a copy of the "No. Signature. Sign and date the document in the appropriate spaces. [_] Consent of Spouse/Parent to Name Change of an Adult/Other Parent and Waiver of Notice (As Necessary). If you are not married and Matter of," you should insert your full current name. DO NOT COMPLETE THE INFORMATION IN ITEM 2. The court will fill in the dates and time, and will indicate which judge is to hear or review your caseces as you did on Instructions-Name Change Kit 6 your Application. If you become confused, refer back to the instructions provided above. "In the Matter of." In this blank, after the words "In the ttp://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/MARICOPACTYAZ2.pdf Heading Box. This is the same Heading Box as on the Application for Change of Name of Adult. Provide the same information in the same spaf (2) If you (a) wish to change your own name, (b) are over the age of 17, and (c) have at least one minor child, use this form: http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/ssc/forms/packets/cvncc1.pdf or h over the age of 17, and (c) have no minor children, use this form: http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/ssc/forms/packets/cvnca1.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/MARICOPACTYAZ1.pded in that download). Arizona State: See Appendix C Maricopa County: You have two (2) form options in Maricopa County, depending on your situation: (1) If you (a) wish to change your own name, (b) areing. This may not be needed in every jurisdiction, so you should check with your local clerk to determine if you will need it. (If you downloaded the "Civil Cover Sheet" above, these forms were includad Step 4 below. [_]Notice of Hearing Regarding Application for Change of Name. This document will be used to notify both you and any other interested parties of the date, time, and place of your hearto determine if this document needs to be signed in front of a Notary Public. If the answer is no, you may sign and date the document. If the answer is yes, do not sign this document until you have reert your complete proposed name, that is, the name that you wish to adopt. Be sure that this name is accurate and complete. Signature. DO NOT SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AT THIS TIME. Contact your local court subject or contact an attorney for assistance. Concluding Block. In the first block after the words "present name of," insert your current complete name. In the second blank, after the word "to," insnterests and (2) understand that your name change will not serve to free you from obligations under your current name. If you are not sure about either of these items, you should review the law on the action on your part, but in completing this form you are asserting under penalty of law that this is a true statement for you. You therefore must (1) be making this application solely for your best ihave been convicted of a Instructions-Name Change Kit 5 felony, you should consult an attorney for additional information about completing this application. The second part of this item requires noasks whether you have ever been convicted of a felony. If you are using these forms, the answer to this question should be no and you should be able to check the box next to "has not been...". If you provide true and complete information about your request in this section. Do not worry that your reasons are inadequate: the courts do tend to accept most reasons for a name change. Item 2. This item nge your name. Some examples of why people have changed their names are reclamation of a birth name, reversion to an ancestral name or embracing of a name more suited to their personality. You should ou were born. In the next space, use the pull down menu to indicate the county in which you are currently living. The final space in this item asks you to provide information about why you wish to cha have already been using your proposed name, write your old name here. After the word "born," write your birth date. Write the place of birth in the next space, including the city and state in which yo by more than one name, list your official present name (the name that appears on your official documents), then write "a.k.a." ("also know as"), followed by any other names that you use. Even if youthe first space, write your complete current name here. Do not use any initials unless those initials appear on your birth certificate, and would not be considered a nickname or abbreviation. If you g clerk at the time of your filing. You can fill in this blank at that time. "In the Matter of." In this blank, after the words "In the Matter of," you should insert your full current name. Item 1. In urt.maricopa.gov/lawlibrary/Pages/Links/ArizonaCourts.as p Do not be concerned with the "Case Number" blank on the right side of the page. This is a number that will be assigned to your request by theeady printed on the form. For additional information about Arizona superior courts and superior court clerks, you may look in your local telephone directory or on the Internet at http://www.superiorcoAttorney" and the box next to "Petitioner." If you are using a general form, you must complete all of this information yourself. If you are using a form for a specific county, this information may alrding city, state and zip code, and your telephone number. If you are not represented by an attorney, check the box next to "Self." If you are represented by an attorney, he may check the box next to "n. This is the box of text at the top of the page. You will be required to include similar information at the top of each of the forms. At the top of the page, write your complete name, address, inclu. Where there is a significant difference between the forms, additional information will be provided in this package. Instructions-Name Change Kit 4 Heading Box/County and Superior Court Informatioferent from those on your document. However, the forms are very similar and substantially the same information is requested by each; it should be fairly simple to determine what information goes whererizona Application for Change of Name of Adult. If you decide to use a form included with this package that is for use in a specific county then the numbering of these instructions may be slightly difhttp://co.pinal.az.us/ClerkSC/files/NCPAW.PDF or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/PINALCTYAZ2.pdf NOTE: The instructions below provide step-by-step directions for completing the general ACPAN.PDF or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/PINALCTYAZ1.pdf (2) If you (a) wish to change your own name, (b) are over the age of 17, and (c) have at least one minor child, use this form: Pinal County, depending on your situation: (1) If you (a) wish to change your own name, (b) are over the age of 17, and (c) have no minor children, use this form: http://co.pinal.az.us/ClerkSC/files/Nd, use this form: http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/ssc/forms/packets/cvncc1.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/MARICOPACTYAZ 2.pdf Pinal County: You have two (2) form options in rms/packets/cvnca1.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/MARICOPACTYAZ 1.pdf (2) If you (a) wish to change your own name, (b) are over the age of 17, and (c) have at least one minor chilounty, depending on your situation: (1) If you (a) wish to change your own name, (b) are over the age of 17, and (c) have no minor children, use this form: http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/ssc/foo County: http://co.coconino.az.us/files/pdfs/legalservices/online_20-7.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/COCONINOCTY.pdf Maricopa County: You have two (2) form options in Maricopa Ceet" above, these forms were included in that download). Arizona State: http://www.supreme.state.az.us/selfserv/Phase_1a/nmchg_p.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/AZSTATE.pdf Coconinvant to your case. Instructions-Name Change Kit 3 [_] Application for Change of Name of Adult. This is your official request to the court to change your name. (If you downloaded the "Civil Cover Sh If you are represented by an attorney, he or she will sign on your behalf. Do not sign any of the other spaces referring to "Additional Plaintiff(s)" and "Additional Defendant(s)." These are not relehat you are filing. In the general form, this is number 152, "Change of Name." Place an "X" next to this item. Do not check any of the other boxes. Signature. Sign the signature block on the document.ot paid; these are also not relevant to your case. Write in the location of the courthouse in which you are filing your documents. "Nature of Action." This item asks you to describe the type of case tte any information relevant to defendants; this is not relevant to your name change case. Do not complete any information related to the amount in controversy, an emergency order sought, or any fees nhis or her complete name in the space provided. Also provide his or her contact information and state bar number. If you are not represented by an attorney, do not complete this section. Do not comple This item asks for your complete current name. Also include your address in the space provided thereafter. "Plaintiff's Attorney's Name." If an attorney represents you in this case, you should write ww.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/PINALCTYAZ2.pdf "Superior Court of." At the top of the page, after these words, write the name of the county in which you are filing your case. "Plaintiff's Name."ve at least one minor child): http://co.pinal.az.us/ClerkSC/files/NCPAN.PDF or http://co.pinal.az.us/ClerkSC/files/NCPAW.PDF or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/PINALCTYAZ1.pdf or http://w http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/MARICOPACTYAZ1.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/MARICOPACTYAZ2s.pdf Pinal County (first link is if have no minor children, second if hat least one minor child): Instructions-Name Change Kit 2 http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/ssc/forms/packets/cvnca1.pdf or http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/ssc/forms/packets/cvncc1.pdf or //co.coconino.az.us/files/pdfs/legalservices/online_207.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/COCONINOCTYAZ.pdf Maricopa County (first link is if have no minor children, second if have a court to any specifics of your case that will require additional action (e.g., the existence of any related cases or the need for an interpreter). Arizona State: See Appendix C Coconino County: http:eet. This is a document that is required by the Arizona courts for each new case filed in its system. Essentially, the document is used as a summary of the basic facts of your case, and will alert theth your local superior court to determine whether they will accept documents completed by hand. Additional information about completing your forms online is available in Appendix B. [_] Civil Cover Shgibly and as neatly as possible. The court may reject forms that are difficult to read or may input the information incorrectly, causing your application to be delayed or rejected. You should check wie requested information in the appropriate fields. You may also complete the forms manually by typewriter or by hand. If you are filling out the forms by hand, you should use black ink and print as lection. DO NOT SIGN ANY OF THESE DOCUMENTS. Steps 4 and 7 will provide additional information about the signing your papers. Some of these forms may be filled out on your computer screen by entering thof Spouse/Parent to Name Change of an Adult and Waiver of Notice, the Affidavit of Service by Certified Mail, and the Order Changing Name for an Adult. Additional forms may be required by your jurisdis.asp Step 3: Filling Out the Forms. You must complete the Civil Cover Sheet, the Application for Change of Name for Adult, the Notice of Hearing Regarding Application for Change of Name, the Consent irectory. You may also use the links listed at the following website: Superior Courts (scroll down to "superior courts" list): http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/lawlibrary/Pages/Links/ArizonaCourt(4) any additional questions that you may have specific to your situation. To contact the superior court clerk in your county, you may locate its address and telephone number in your local telephone de completed forms that you are required to file; (2) the filing fees for a name change in your county; (3) if there are any additional, non-standard forms needed for the county in which you live; and l need to contact your local superior court clerk to obtain additional details about your filing. Specifically, you will need to request information about the following: (1) the number of copies of thng, you may wish to contact an attorney for additional assistance. Instructions-Name Change Kit 1 Step 2: Contact your Court's Clerk. Given the extreme rule variations between local courts, you wilde=pages/name_changes.htm Pinal County: http://co.pinal.az.us/ClerkSC/files/NCPAN.PDF and http://co.pinal.az.us/ClerkSC/files/NCPAW.PDF If you find this law or these instructions difficult or confusi and http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/ssc/forms/packets/cvnca1.pdf and http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/ssc/forms/packets/cvncc1.pdf Pima County: http://www.cosc.co.pima.az.us/home.asp?incluou have about filing in that county. Coconino County: http://co.coconino.az.us/files/pdfs/legalservices/online_207.pdf Maricopa County: http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/ssc/forms/civil_cvnca1.aspe in their district. These documents are linked below. If your county has published such a booklet, be sure to review it carefully, as this guidebook will probably answer any specific questions that yzleg.state.az.us/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/ars/12/00602.htm&Title=12& DocType=ARS In addition, some Arizona counties provide instructional pamphlets that give information about filing for a name changin either the law library of your local court, or on the Internet at the following links: http://www.azleg.state.az.us/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/ars/12/00601.htm&Title=12& DocType=ARS and http://www.aou should also review Arizona name change law before beginning this process. The relevant law may be found at sections 12-601 and 12-602 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. You can locate these sections pleting any of the documents. The forms included in this package are not complicated, but any inadvertent mistakes or omissions may delay your case, and could cause the court to reject your request. YORMS Step 1: Read the Instructions Carefully. You should read this package of instructions and information, as well as the instructions contained in the official forms, carefully before you begin comterials. An attorney should be consulted for all serious legal matters. Information-Name Change Kit 5 INSTRUCTIONS Arizona Petition for Change of Name -- Adult A. GETTING STARTED ­ COMPLETING THE Fr business interruption), however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of these maor liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services, loss of use, data, or profits oty or completeness of any of the materials for your particular needs. The materials are used at your own risk. In no event will FindLegalForms, Inc., its agents, partners or affiliates be responsible rials is subject to the "Disclaimers and Terms of Use" found at findlegalforms.com. These materials are provided "AS-IS." We do not give any express or implied warranties of merchantability, suitabilims you are using are up to date. Disclaimer No Attorney-Client relationship is created by use of these materials. FindLegalForms, Inc. does not provide legal advice. The purchase and use of these mate Information-Name Change Kit 4 The forms linked below may be modified by the State of Arizona or its local courts from time to time, so you should check with your local clerk to ensure that the forint as legibly and neatly as possible. The court may reject forms that are difficult to read, or may input the information incorrectly; these mistakes may cause your request to be delayed or rejected.ot available in the form that you are using, you should print the blank forms and complete them manually. If you are filling out the forms off-line and are not using a typewriter, use black ink and pre forms on your computer by entering the requested information in the appropriate fields. Additional information about completing these documents online is available in Appendix B. If this option is nult/Other Parent and Waiver of Notice; Affidavit of Service by Certified Mail; Acceptance of Service; and Order Changing Name for an Adult. With some of the forms attached hereto, you may fill out thns for the Name Change Packet; Civil Cover Sheet; Application for Change of Name for Adult; Notice of Hearing Regarding Application for Change of Name; Consent of Spouse/Parent to Name Change of an Ad on parole; or Are changing your name for fraudulent, illegal or other improper purposes. Materials This packet contains: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Information for the Name Change Packet; Instructioion. You may not use this packet if you: 1. 2. 3. 4. Are under the age of 17; Are requesting a name change on behalf of someone else; Have been convicted of a felony and are currently incarcerated orbetween one and two months. Requirements To use this packet you must be: 1. 2. 3. Over the age of 17; A resident of the state of Arizona; and A resident of the county where you will file your applicate change process. After you have completed and filed your forms, it may take three weeks before the court schedules a hearing or the judge has signed an order. In total, the entire process could take s attached as Appendix A. How long will it take before my name is officially changed? Information-Name Change Kit 3 It is difficult to state with certainty how long it will take to complete the namtact the appropriate agencies, and inform them of your name change. You may show them the certified Order issued by the court as proof of that change. A list of agencies that you may need to contact ie in any official capacity. After I have received the order granting my name change, will my driver's license/birth certificate/social security card/credit cards change automatically? No. You must constart using my new name? No. Your request for a name change is simply that: a request. Until the judge has signed and certified the order granting your request, you should continue to use your old nam name change can take place. If this describes your situation, you may not use this package and should consult an attorney for more information. After I have filed my request for a name change, can I nge my name? If you have been convicted of a violent felony offense, or certain other felonies, and are currently incarcerated or on parole, there are certain special steps that must be taken before amplete your child's name change; you must be 17 years of age or older and filling out the form for yourself alone to make use of the forms attached here. If I was convicted of a crime, can I still chale an application as a family to change the names of your entire family or to complete a separate name change request for that child. You may not use this package to file a family application or to corce decree, you may use this package to change your name at this time. If I change my name, will my child's name change as well? No. If you wish to change your child's name, you will need either to fi Social Security Administration as proof of your new name, and may be used by those entities to change your name on their identification cards. If you did not select change your name through your divoen name only if you specified this in your divorce decree. If you have made this election in your decree, that decree is the equivalent of a name change order. It will be recognized by the DMV and ther your marriage. You may, however, use this package to change your name at this time. If I just got divorced, do I need to file for a name change? Your name will automatically change back to your maidse and credit cards. If you did not select this option on your marriage license, you cannot later change your marriage Information-Name Change Kit 2 license to reflect the name you wish to use aftete to indicate that he wishes to change his name, that document provides a record of the name change. You may use this certificate to change your name on other documents, including your driver's licenrizona law, a person may change his name on his marriage certificate, if he has properly filled out the information requested on that certificate. If an individual has completed the marriage certifica sign your documents in front of a Notary Public), you can simply fix the problem and ask the court to schedule another hearing. If I just got married, do I need to file a name change request? Under Asupport it before you attempt to file again. You cannot simply resubmit your document with the same information that you did the first time. If there was simply a procedural problem (e.g., you did nott on the order that he enters denying your request. If the judge finds that there was not enough evidence to support your request, you will have to wait until there is enough or different evidence to nted, there is still a possibility that your request will be denied. If that is the case, be sure to find out why your request was denied; the judge may explain this to you in court, or he may write ithis may have an impact on the final determination of your name change request. What can I do if my name change request is denied? While it is true that in most cases a name change request will be grae. An improper purpose could, for example, include intending to defraud creditors or planning the commission of a crime. In addition, if any individual brings an objection to your request into court, tee that the court will take any particular action in any particular case. However, in most cases, the court will grant a name change request, as long as it is not being pursued for an improper purposrge for reissued identification cards imprinted with your new name. These added costs will vary from person to person. Is the court going to grant my name change request? Obviously, there is no guaran will need to pay a fee if you wish to obtain additional copies of your birth certificate for submission to the court. Other entities, including the DMV and the Social Security Administration, may cha Notary Public to verify your application before providing it to the court. There may be additional costs not mentioned above requiring payment, both before and after you receive your name change. Youere are a number of other fees that may need to be paid in order to complete your request. Certified copies of the final order granting your name change will cost about $18 each. You may need to pay as between $130 and $230 dollars to change your name with the court, though this range should tell you that the fee varies widely from county to county. Information-Name Change Kit 1 In addition, tht. This requirement varies widely between courts, and you should contact your local clerk's office for additional information. How much does it cost to change my name? In the state of Arizona, it costan confirm with the filing clerk that your request is complete and properly filed. In addition, your local superior court may require that you appear at a hearing in support of your name change requesarance to change my name? Though you are permitted to file your papers by mail, if at all possible you should file your forms in person at the courthouse after you have completed them. That way, you cded in this package. Note that to be a resident of a state, you must generally have lived in that state for at least 1 year. Can I complete all of my forms at home, or will I have to make a court appeions that you may have about the name change process: Who can use the forms included in this package? You must be at least 17 years of age and a resident of the state of Arizona to use the forms proviarded an official decree that you may then use to amend your personal documents to reflect your new name (e.g., birth certificate, passport, credit cards, etc.). Below are answers to some common questfficial request of the superior court of the county in which you reside to change your name. If your local court approves your request for a name change, which they will most likely do, you will be awtion, instructions and forms that will allow you to obtain a name change in Arizona by petitioning the Court. Petitioning the Court means that you, as resident of the state of Arizona, are making an omarriage, divorce, convenience, honoring an ancestral name or simply personal preference. There are a number of different ways to change your name in the state of Arizona. This packet provides informaFindLegalForms.com Arizona Name Change Kit ©FindLegalForms, Inc. 2005 INFORMATION Arizona Petition for Change of Name -- Adult Overview People change their name for many different reasons, including Arizona