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BY PHONE PHOTOCOPY SEALED NO RECORD NO ADDITIONAL RECORD _______________ (Date Processed) ____________________________________ (Authorized Signature) DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS SPACE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY - - - - - - - - - - - - PCF# __________________________________________ Remarks: _______________________________________________________________ RECO___________________________ REASON FOR INQUIRY REQUEST (Please check one) Guardianship Change of Name Adoption _______________ DATE: ____________________________________ (SIGNATURE) - - - - - - - - -_________________________________ MOTHER'S NAME: ________________________________________ PETITIONER'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: ______________________________ MAIDEN or PREVIOUS NAME or ALIAS: ________TY/TOWN) (STATE) (ZIP) PLACE OF BIRTH: ________________ SEX: _______ HEIGHT: __________ DATE OF BIRTH: MONTH: DAY: YEAR: _______ _____ _______ WEIGHT: ________ RACE: _______ FATHER'S NAME: __________ PETITIONER'S NAME: ____________________________________________ ADDRESS:_________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ (CIord Information (Please note: Information required on this form is about the petitioner - not the child) (ONE RECORD REQUEST PER PETITIONER) COURT DOCKET NUMBER:______________ DATE REQUESTED:_________ral Laws Chapter 210. A certified copy of the birth certificate for each party must be filed with petition. Commonwealth of Massachusetts _____________ County Probate and Family Court Request for Rec____, 20____ Returnable____________________, 20____ Allowed _____________________, 20____ Publication In the_________________ _______________________________ Instructions Refer to Massachusetts Gene _______________________________ Tel. No. ________________________ Docket No.__________________ Change of Name(s) Petition - Decree Filed________________________, 20____ Citation Issued ____________STICE OF THE PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT For Petitioner: _______________________________ _______________________________ Tel. No. ________________________ For Respondent: _______________________________name(s) be changed as prayed for, which name(s) he/she/they shall hereafter bear, and which shall be his/her/their legal name(s). Date________________________________ ______________________________ JU_____ Signature of Minors as signed by father or mother as next friend. Decree Notice having been given according to the order of the Court, and no objection being made, it is decreed that the above _____________________________ Date________________________________ ______________________________ SIGNATURE OF PETITIONER ______________________________ SIGNATURE OF SPOUSE _________________________ ______________________________ Child ____________________________ ______________________________ Child ____________________________ ______________________________ Child ____________________________ _t Present: To be changed to: Petitioner____________________________ ______________________________ Spouse ____________________________ ______________________________ Child ___________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Petitioner(s) pray(s) that his/her/their name(s) be changed as follows: Names a_______ ________________________________________________________________________ Have parties ever changed their names prior to this petition? ______If answer is yes, explain ____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Reason for change __________________________________________________________________________ Occupation________________________________________________________ Date and Place of Birth______________________________________________ Names of Minor Children _____________________________Occupation________________________________________________________ Date and Place of Birth______________________________________________ Name of Spouse______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ (Street and No.) (City or Town) (County) (zip) Docket No.________ ition/Decree Request for Record Information Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department ________________ Division Change of Name(s) Name of Petitioner:__________as, electric, internet, etc.) [_] Clubs or Memberships [_] Frequent-flyer cards [_] Legal Contracts and Wills Appendix A 2 APPENDIX B Massachusetts Name Change Forms (General) 1. 2. Name Change Pettc.) [_] Voter Registration [_] Insurance (life, health, automobile, home or rental insurance, etc.) [_] Doctors, dentists, medical records, etc. Appendix A 1 [_] Utility Companies (phone, cable, gsome or all of the following entities: [_] U.S. Post Office [_] Employer [_] 401K / IRAs / Keoghs / retirement plans [_] Credit Card companies [_] Bank Accounts (checking accounts, savings accounts, eStates Department of State http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms_overview.html This link provides information on how to change your name on your passport. You may also wish to change your name with ment: www.ssa.gov/replace_sscard.html These links provide information on how to change your name on your social security card, and how to find a social security administration office near you. United corrected license may require an in-person appearance at a driver's license office. Social Security Administration Massachusetts offices search page: http://s00dace.ssa.gov/pro/fol/fol-home.html Docustry of Motor Vehicles http://www.mass.gov/rmv/license/12fix.htm This link provides information on how to change your name on your driver's license in the state of Massachusetts. Note that obtaining athrough the Massachusetts Department of Health. If you were born outside of the state of Massachusetts, you should contact the equivalent agency in the state in which you were born. Massachusetts Regi25-3 http://www.mass.gov/dph/bhsre/rvr/vrcopies.htm If you were born in the state of Massachusetts, you may obtain a copy of your original birth certificate, or amend your existing birth certificate, Instructions-Name Change Kit 8 APPENDIX A Relevant Agencies Massachusetts Department of Health Registry of Vital Records and Statistics05 150 Mt. Vernon St., 1st Floor Dorchester, Massachusetts 021change. This may take some time, so be patient! A list of agencies that you may wish to contact, and contact information for those entities, is included in Appendix A. CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK! s order, which will probably cost about $20 apiece. Step 12. Changing your Personal Documents. After you have received your certified order, you may amend your personal documents to reflect your name process. If you ordered and paid for this certification at the time of your filing, you will receive it automatically in the mail. Contact your local court to obtain additional certified copies of thi the court. Step 11. Getting your Certified Order. After your hearing, if any, the court will certify your Order for Name Change and mail it to you. This is the final official step of the name change 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 specifically ordered byy 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 System, a former dge will probably sign the document at this time and grant your name change. C. FINISHING UP. Step 10. Notify Additional Entities of Your Name Change. In connection with your application, the judge mathe 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 Step 10. The ju 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 previously signed, e and/or divorce decree, any other items that you think might be needed. When you arrive in the courtroom, give your file to the clerk and wait for your case to be called. At the hearing, make note of sure that you know where the courtroom is and be certain to bring copies of all relevant papers with you, including the Petition, the proof of publication, your birth certificate, marriage certificatwish to consult with a lawyer to discuss the objection that was filed and any additional procedural items that may be relevant to your case. Instructions-Name Change Kit 7 If there is a hearing, beection has been raised to your petition, a hearing on your case may be held. The court will contact you to schedule a date for that hearing and you will need to appear in person on that date. You may your petition. If there have been no objections brought and the judge finds reason to grant your request, he will sign your name change order and the legal process will be complete. However, if an objpy of the published ad that ran in the newspaper, to the court. Step 9. Appear in Court (As Necessary). Within three to four weeks of your returning of the proof of publication, the judge will review firms the date and content of your notice. If you do not receive this, contact your newspaper and ask that they send you this proof. You must mail or otherwise return this document, together with a coto the Court. After the designated newspaper has published the notice of your hearing date, that newspaper will send you either an affidavit or other proof of publication, i.e., a certificate that con file a "Motion to Waive Publication" with your court. Contact your local clerk for additional information about such a filing. Step 8. Receive your Affidavit or Proof of Publication and Forward this additional information from you, and you should make every effort to comply with their additional instructions. In any event, if you are looking to waive your publication requirement, you may wish toIf you are changing only your first name, the court may not require publication. If you are concerned for your safety, contact the clerk of your local court to explain this situation. They may requireexempted from the publication requirements discussed, if the court determines that there is no need for publication of your name change or that such publication might jeopardize your personal safety. publish the notice. Follow the instructions on the notice carefully, as failure to comply strictly with this document may delay your name change request. NOTE: There is a possibility that you may be you. In some jurisdictions, this is referred to as a "Citation." The notice will provide information about what your publication requirements are, including the name of the newspaper in which you mustNotice of Change of Name and you will publish this Notice. After you have filed your documents with the court, the court will, in most instances, mail a Notice of Name Change form and instructions to the status of your name change request, or other specific questions about your case, you can use this number to allow court personnel to assist you more efficiently. Step 7. The Court will send you a e. The "docket number" is the number assigned to your request for a name change. This is the reference number that you will use for the duration of your time in court. If you have any questions about iling fee with your documents ­ you should contact the court to determine the exact amount required. Instructions-Name Change Kit 6 Step 6. The court will assign a docket number and establish a file two self-addressed and stamped envelopes with your documents, so that the clerk can return both a file-stamped copy of the forms and, where possible, the signed order. Do not forget to include the fquest to schedule that hearing. Additionally, you should ask that if the order can be signed without a hearing, that the clerk return the executed order to you in one of the envelopes provided. Includu are submitting. Your letter should request that the court file the necessary forms and that the judge execute the order. You should also state that, if a hearing is needed, the letter serves as a rent will be accepted. Mail ­ If you decide to mail your forms, you should include a cover letter that explains that you are requesting a name change and that includes a list of all of the forms that yoeck payments only: personal checks and credit cards will not be accepted in these jurisdictions. You should contact your local court before going to the courthouse so you will know what forms of paymese. You will be required to pay the filing fee at the time you bring in your documents, which will be around $165. Note that many Massachusetts courts require either cash, money order, or certified chorder and you have completed your publication requirements, 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 courthourobably a good idea to do this at the time of your filing. NOTE: Even though you have completed the filing of your request to change your name, it will not be official until the judge has signed your follow them precisely. If you wish to obtain a certificate of your name change, you may fill out an order form at this time, and pay approximately $20 for each certificate you are requesting. It is pfile-stamped copy for your records. The clerk may provide additional directions specific to the court in which you are filing. In any event, you should listen carefully to the clerk's instructions andrms, as well as at least three copies of those documents. Tell the filing clerk that you are filing a Petition for a Name Change. The clerk will then take your original documents, and return to you a o be faster and you are likely to find out about any defects in the documents you are filing. Instructions-Name Change Kit 5 In Person ­ You should bring in the original copies of your completed foate and/or divorce judgment with your probate court. You can file the forms in person, or you may mail in your completed documents. It is usually a better idea to go into court, as the process tends tame time as your filing. You should contact your local clerk for more details. B. GOING TO COURT. Step 5. File the signed Petition, Request for Record Information, birth certificate, marriage certificese items should be readily attainable. In some jurisdictions, if you are filing your petition in the same court as you obtained your marriage or your divorce, you may request these documents at the s you are divorced, you must file a certified copy of your divorce judgment. Contact the court in which your marriage or divorce was finalized in order to obtain a certified copy of those documents; thborn. Information about obtaining a birth certificate in the state of Massachusetts may be found in Appendix A. If you are married, you must also file a certified copy of your marriage certificate. Ifcertified copy of your birth certificate for submission to the court; you can obtain this by contacting the Department of Public Health, or its equivalent organization, in the state in which you were Step 4. Obtain Other Necessary Documentation. In addition to the Name Change Petition and the Request for Record Information, you must file with the court certain additional items. You must obtain a paces provided. Be sure to check the box for "Change of Name" in response to the item entitled "Reason for Inquiry Request" at the bottom of the page. Signature. In the blank provided, sign your name.ur case after it has been filed. You may leave this item blank at this time. The remainder of this document is self-explanatory, and you should simply provide all of the information requested in the sName.rtf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/SUFFOLKCTYMA2.rtf Court Docket Number. As noted in the information relating to your petition, this is a number that the court will assign to yolymouth County: http://www.pcpfc.com/webforms/reqinfo.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/PLYMOUTHCTYMA3.pdf Suffolk County: http://www.probatecourtiannella.com/Brochures/CJP27ChangeOfachusetts State: See Appendix B Instructions-Name Change Kit 4 Bristol County: http://www.bcpfc.com/Dom%20Rel%20Forms/reqinfo.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/BRISTOLCTYMA2.pdf Pn. This document provides the Court with the information necessary to perform a criminal record check. All adults filing a petition for a name change in Massachusetts must complete this document. Mass any information on the next page either, as this information will be used by the court to track your case and to provide additional information to you, as necessary. [_] Request for Record InformatioO NOT COMPLETE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. Leave the spaces below this section blank, as this is where the judge will sign and date the Order granting your name change. Do not fill inignature of Petitioner" and date the document in the space provided; do not sign any of the other blank spaces. Your spouse must also sign this document, indicating their assent to your name change. D other blanks, i.e., those that follow the words spouse or child. This information is not relevant if you are filing this petition on your own behalf. Signature. Sign the blank line above the words "S words "To be changed to," insert your complete proposed name, that is, the name that you wish to adopt. Be sure that this name is accurate and complete. Do not complete the information for any of thements), then write "a.k.a." ("also know as"), followed by any other names that you use. Even if you have already been using your proposed name, write your old name here. In the second blank, under the appear on your birth certificate, and would not be considered a nickname or abbreviation. If you go by more than one name, list your official present name (the name that appears on your official docuTo be Changed To." In the first space, where the document requests your current full name, i.e., your "name at present," write your complete current name. Do not use any initials unless those initials in the next blank, detail when and why you changed your name previously. Note that this item includes any name changes due to marriage, divorce or previous name change application. "Names at Present/ you have changed your name prior to this petition. If the answer is no, you may write "no" in the first blank and then skip to the next item. If the answer is yes, write "yes" in the first blank and, 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. "Prior to this Petition." This item asks whether or not reclamation of a birth name, reversion to an ancestral name or Instructions-Name Change Kit 3 embracing of a name more suited to their personality. You should provide true and complete informationinor children, write "N/A" or "None." "Reason for Change." This section asks you to provide information about why you wish to change your name. Some examples of why people have changed their names arenor Children." This item requests information about any children that you may have under the age of 18. If you have any minor children, list their names in the blank provided. If you do not have any m/A" or "None." In the following blanks, indicate the occupation, date and place of birth of your spouse, if any. If you are not married, again you may write "N/A" or "None" in the spaces. "Names of Miu must indicate the place of your birth, including the city, state and country. "Name of Spouse." In this next blank, provide the complete name of your spouse, if any. If you are not married, write "Ncity, county and zip code. "Occupation." In this blank, indicate what you do for a living. "Date and Place of Birth." Provide the date of your birth, including the month, day and year. In addition, yok at that time. "Name of Petitioner." In this blank, after the word "Petitioner" you should insert your full current name. On the next line, write your complete current address, including the street, Do not be concerned with the "Docket No." blank on the right side of the page. This is a number that will be assigned to your request by the clerk at the time of your filing. You can fill in this blant Massachusetts probate courts and probate court clerks, you may look in your local telephone directory or on the Internet at http://www.mass.gov/courts/courtsandjudges/courts/probateandfamilycourt/. l form, you must include the name of the county in which you are filing. If you are using a form for a specific county, this information is already printed on the form. For additional information abou text at the top of the page. You will be required to include similar information at the top of each of the forms. The primary form has a blank preceding the word "Division"; if you are using a generanformation goes where. Where there is a significant difference between the forms, additional information will be provided in this package. Heading Box/County and County Information. This is the box ofs may be slightly different 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 ior completing the general Massachusetts Name Change Petition/Decree. If you decide to use a form included with this package that is for use in a specific county then the numbering of these instructionla.com/Brochures/CJD400MotionForm.rtf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/SUFFOLKCTYMA1.rtf Instructions-Name Change Kit 2 NOTE: The instructions below provide step-by-step directions febforms/motion2.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/PLYMOUTHCTYMA1.pdf and http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/PLYMOUTHCTYMA2.pdf Suffolk County: http://www.probatecourtiannel//www.mcpfc.com/Court%20Forms/Probate/conpet.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/MIDDLESEXCTYMA.pdf Plymouth County: http://www.pcpfc.com/webforms/conpet.pdf and http://www.pcpfc.com/wom/public/NAMECHG/BRISTOLCTYMA.pdf Hampshire County: http://www.hampshireprobate.com/Court%20Forms/conpet.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/HAMPSHIRECTYMA.pdf Middlesex County: http:cree. This is your official request to the court to change your name. Massachusetts State: See Appendix B Bristol County: http://www.bcpfc.com/Probate%20Forms/conpet.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.cectly, causing your application to be delayed or rejected. You should check with your local probate court to determine whether they will accept documents completed by hand. [_] Name Change Petition/Deou are filling out the forms by hand, you should use black ink and print as legibly and as neatly as possible. The court may reject forms that are difficult to read or may input the information incorrmplete the Name Change Petition/Decree and the Request for Record Information. Additional forms may be required by your jurisdiction. You may complete the forms manually by typewriter or by hand. If yu may also use the links listed at the following website: Probate and Family Courts: http://www.mass.gov/courts/courtsandjudges/courts/probateandfamilycourt/ Step 3: Filling Out the Forms. You must coitional questions that you may have specific to your situation. To contact the probate court clerk in your county, you may locate its address and telephone number in your local telephone directory. Yole; (2) the filing fees for a name change in your county; (3) if there are any additional, non-standard Instructions-Name Change Kit 1 forms needed for the county in which you live; and (4) any addlerk to obtain additional details about your filing. Specifically, you will need to request information about the following: (1) the number of copies of the completed forms that you are required to fiy wish to contact an attorney for additional assistance. Step 2: Contact your Court's Clerk. Given the extreme rule variations between local courts, you will need to contact your local probate court cf%20Help%20Center/change_of_name.htm Suffolk County: http://www.probatecourtiannella.com/SelfHelpBrochures/NameChange.CN01.pdf If you find this law or these instructions difficult or confusing, you matol County: http://www.bcpfc.com/uniform_practices_of_probate_cou.htm Hampshire County: http://www.hampshireprobate.com/Change%20of%20Name/change_of_name.ht m Plymouth County: http://www.pcpfc.com/Sellinked 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 you have about filing in that county. Bris.gov/legis/laws/mgl/gl-210-toc.htm In addition, some Massachusetts counties provide instructional pamphlets that give information about filing for a name change in their district. These documents are pter 210, Sections 12 to 14 of the General Laws of Massachusetts. You can locate these sections in either the law library of your local court, or on the Internet at the following link: http://www.massmissions may delay your case, and could cause the court to reject your request. You should also review Massachusetts name change law before beginning this process. The relevant law may be found at Cha the instructions contained in the official forms, carefully before you begin completing any of the documents. The forms included in this package are not complicated, but any inadvertent mistakes or ousetts Petition for Change of Name -- Adult A. GETTING STARTED ­ COMPLETING THE FORMS Step 1: Read the Instructions Carefully. You should read this package of instructions and information, as well asding negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of these materials. An attorney should be consulted for all serious legal matters. Information-Name Change Kit 5 INSTRUCTIONS Massachrocurement of substitute goods or services, loss of use, data, or profits or business interruption), however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability or tort (inclull FindLegalForms, Inc., its agents, partners or affiliates be responsible or liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, pdo not give any express or implied warranties of merchantability, suitability or completeness of any of the materials for your particular needs. The materials are used at your own risk. In no event wirms, Inc. does not provide legal advice. The purchase and use of these materials is subject to the "Disclaimers and Terms of Use" found at findlegalforms.com. These materials are provided "AS-IS." We th your local clerk to ensure that the forms you are using are up to date. Information-Name Change Kit 4 Disclaimer No Attorney-Client relationship is created by use of these materials. FindLegalFotly; these mistakes may cause your request to be delayed or rejected. The forms linked below may be modified by the State of Massachusetts or its local courts from time to time, so you should check wie forms manually and are not using a typewriter, use black ink and print as legibly and neatly as possible. The court may reject forms that are difficult to read, or may input the information incorrecacket contains: 1. 2. 3. 4. Information for the Name Change Packet; Instructions for the Name Change Packet; Name Change Petition/Decree; and Request for Record Information. If you are filling out th on behalf of someone else; Have been convicted of a felony and are currently incarcerated or on parole; or Are changing your name for fraudulent, illegal or other improper purposes. Materials This pnt of the state of Massachusetts; and A resident of the county where you will file your petition. You may not use this packet if you: 1. 2. 3. 4. Are under the age of 18; Are requesting a name changeules a hearing or the judge has signed an order. In total, the entire process could take between two to three months. Requirements To use this packet you must be: 1. 2. 3. Over the age of 18; A residee of your name change, you will have to wait for the publication run to end before your case can continue. After you have completed and filed your forms, it may take three weeks before the court schedow long will it take before my name is officially changed? It is difficult to state with certainty how long it will take to complete the name change process. If the court requires you to publish notices, 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 is attached as Appendix A. Hgranting my name change, will my driver's license/birth certificate/social security card/credit cards change automatically? Information-Name Change Kit 3 No. You must contact the appropriate agenciis simply that: a request. Until the judge has signed and certified the order granting your request, you should continue to use your old name in any official capacity. After I have received the order n, 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 start using my new name? No. Your request for a name change offense, or certain other felonies, and are currently incarcerated or on parole, there are certain special steps that must be taken before a name change can take place. If this describes your situatio 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 change my name? If you have been convicted of a violent felony entire family or to complete a separate name change request for that child. You may not use this package to file a family petition or to complete your child's name change; you must be 18 years of ageame 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 file a petition as a family to change the names of yourname, 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 divorce decree, you may use this package to change your ncree. 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 the Social Security Administration as proof of your new o 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 maiden name only if you specified this in your divorce de If you did not select this option on your marriage license, you cannot later change your marriage license to reflect the name you wish to use after your marriage. You may, however, use this package the 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 license and credit cards. 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 certificate to indicate that 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? Information-Name Change Kit 2 Under Massachusetts law, a personannot 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 not complete your publication requirements), you can . 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 support it before you attempt to file again. You cst 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 it on the order that he enters denying your request 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 granted, there is still a possibility that your requeo the court's attention. Whether or not any individual brings an objection into court, and the court's reaction to the content of any such objection, may also have an impact on the final determinationviously noted, you may be required to publish notice of your name change in a local newspaper. This action is designed to ensure that the public is aware of your request and may bring any objections tt, as long as it is not being pursued for an improper purpose. An improper purpose could, for example, include intending to defraud creditors or planning the commission of a crime. In addition, as pre grant my name change request? Obviously, there is no guarantee that the court will take any particular action in any particular case. However, in most cases, the court will grant a name change requesding the DMV and the Social Security Administration, may charge for reissued identification cards imprinted with your new name. These added costs will vary from person to person. Is the court going torth certificate for submission to the court. If the court orders you to publish a notice of your name change then you will be liable for all costs pertaining to that publication. Other entities, inclu. There may be additional costs not mentioned above requiring payment, both before and after you receive your name change. You will need to pay a fee if you need to obtain additional copies of your biKit 1 In addition, there 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 $20 each? In the state of Massachusetts, it costs about $165 to change your name with the court, though the amount of this fee varies from county to county and from person to person. Information-Name Change support of your name change request. 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 nameave completed them. That way, you can confirm with the filing clerk that your request is complete and properly filed. In addition, your local probate court may require that you appear at a hearing in or will I have to make a court appearance 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 hassachusetts to use the forms provided 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, answers to some common questions that you may have about the name change process: Who can use the forms included in this package? You must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the state of Most likely do, you will be awarded 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 areMassachusetts, are making an official request of the probate 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 mt provides information, instructions and forms that will allow you to obtain a name change in Massachusetts by petitioning the Court. Petitioning the Court means that you, as resident of the state of , including marriage, 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 Massachusetts. This packeFindLegalForms.com Massachusetts Name Change Kit ©FindLegalForms, Inc. 2005 INFORMATION Massachusetts Petition for Change of Name -- Adult Overview People change their name for many different reasons Massachusetts