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North Carolina ubscribed before me This the _________, day of __________, ____________. _____________________ Notary Public My Commission Expires: nity. This the ______day of ___________, _________________. ______________________ SIGNATURE ____________________________________________ ________________________________ ____________ Sworn to and sPetitioner for ___________________years. I personally know him/her to be a person of good character and know that he/she has a reputation as a person with good character and good standing in the commued, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. 2. 3. I am a resident of ____________________ County, North Carolina. I am not related to the Petitioner either by blood or marriage. I have known the Before the Clerk of Superior Court COUNTY OF____________________ IN RE CHANGE OF NAME OF: ) ) FROM: ______________________ ) ) TO:__________________________ ) AFFIDAVIT OF CHARACTER The undersigny of __________, _________Petitioner's Signature____________ _____________________ Notary Public My Commission Expires: STATE OF NORTH CAROLNA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISIONnd that the facts set forth therein are true to my own knowledge and belief. This the ______________day of _____________, _____. Subscribed and sworn before me _________________ This the _________, daay of _______________________, _______. ____________________ Petitioner's Signature I, _____________________, Petitioner, being first duly sworn hereby state that I have read the foregoing Petition ation. 2. 3. 4. 5. WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully prays that the Court enter an Order changing the Petitioner's name from _____________________ to _______________________. This the ________dyour Petitioner has given ten (10) days notice of the filing of this Petition by posting in the courthouse, in the County of _____________, North Carolina, a notice of his/her intent to file this Peti_________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ That your Petitioner's name has never changed pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 101. _ That o adopt the name of ______________________. That your Petitioner desires to change his/her name for the following reason: _______________________________________________________________ ___________________, and that the full name of my father as listed on my birth certificate is ______________________________. A copy of my birth certificate is attached as an exhibit. That your Petitioner desires tof ____________________________, on the _____________________ day of __________________, _______________; that the full name of my mother as listed on my birth certificate is _________________________that end, does hereby state and show unto the Court: 1. That your Petitioner's name as shown on my birth certificate is ________________________, who was born in the County of ________________, State FOR LEGAL NAME CHANGE OF AN ADULT NOW COMES ___________________________, a resident of _________________, and respectfully petitions the Court for an Order to be issued changing his/her name and, to TICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Before the Clerk of Superior Court COUNTY OF____________________ IN RE CHANGE OF NAME OF: ) ) FROM: ______________________ ) ) TO:__________________________ ) PETITION of _____________, 20____. ________________________ Petitioner Address: ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ STATE OF NORTH CAROLNA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSys after the date of this notice, a Petition that the Court issue and Order changing his/her name from ________________________________ to ________________________________. This the _____________ day________________________, North Carolina, hereby gives notice of his/her intention to file in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of ____________________, County, North Carolina, ten (10) dauperior Court COUNTY OF____________________ IN RE CHANGE OF NAME OF: ) ) FROM: ______________________ ) ) TO:__________________________ ) NOTICE _____________________________, residing at ________e Forms (General) 1. 2. 3. Notice of Name Change Name Change Petition Proof of Good Character. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Before the Clerk of S[_] Utility Companies (phone, cable, gas, electric, internet, etc.) [_] Clubs or Memberships [_] Frequent-flyer cards [_] Legal Contracts and Wills Appendix A 2 APPENDIX B North Carolina Name Chang Bank Accounts (checking accounts, savings accounts, etc.) [_] Voter Registration [_] Insurance (life, health, automobile, home or rental insurance, etc.) [_] Doctors, dentists, medical records, etc. ay 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 [_] Credit Card companies [_]dministration 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 on your passport. You mace.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 to find a social security anew name. The second link provides information on how to change your name on your vehicle registration in North Carolina. Social Security Administration North Carolina Offices search page: http://s00dstate of North Carolina. Note that you must notify the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles of your name change within 60 days after the change occurs and obtain duplicate driver license in your 0Name%20Changes; and http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/vehicle_services/registrationtitling/titleReplacement.html The first link provides information on how to change your name on your driver's license in the contact the equivalent agency in the state in which you were born. North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/driver_services/drivershandbook/chapter1/renewalLicense.ht ml#RD%2a copy of your original birth certificate, or amend your existing birth certificate, through the North Carolina Records department. If you were born outside of the state of North Carolina, you should lth and Human Services 1903 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1903 (919) 733-3526 http://vitalrecords.dhhs.state.nc.us/vr/requests/ If you were born in the state of North Carolina, you may obtain those entities, is included in Appendix A. CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK! Instructions-Name Change Kit 8 APPENDIX A Relevant Agencies North Carolina Vital Records North Carolina Department of Heacertified order, you may amend your personal documents to reflect your name change. This may take some time, so be patient! A list of agencies that you may wish to contact, and contact information for change process. Contact your local court to obtain additional copies of these certificates, which will cost about $2 per copy. Step 10. Changing your Personal Documents. After you have received your your Certified Order. After the court has made its decision or the clerk has made its determination, the order granting your name change will be certified. This is the final official step of the namet, 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 by the court. Step 9. Gettingdditional specific parties of your name change request. This may include such entities as the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Selective Service System, a former spouse, the Bankruptcy Courour name change. Instructions-Name Change Kit 7 C. FINISHING UP. Step 8. Notify Additional Entities of Your Name Change. In connection with your application, the judge may require that you notify a comply with all instructions given by the judge. Don't be nervous ­ the judge will guide you through any proceedings that do happen. The judge will probably sign the document at this time and grant ye your papers either to the clerk or to the judge, depending on the instructions that you are given. Depending on your situation, you may not need to say anything. However, you should make note of and. Be sure to check in with the clerk of the court, so that the judge knows that you are present for your hearing. . At the hearing, when your name is called, move to the front of the courtroom and givar on that date. On the day that is scheduled for your court appearance, bring all relevant completed documents with you to the courthouse. Proceed to your designated courtroom at the appropriate timeting that name change. If, for some reason, an objection is filed to your name change or the clerk believes that a judge should hear the matter, you will be assigned a hearing date and ordered to appeNECESSARY). If the clerk determined that good and sufficient reasons existed for your name change at your filing, he or she may have issued an order changing your name as well as a certificate documenthe clerk can return both a file-stamped copy of the forms and, where possible, the signed order. Don't forget to include your payment with your forms. B. GOING TO COURT. Step 7. Appear in Court (AS t forget to include a copy of your birth certificate and a copy of your valid picture identification with your documents. Include two self-addressed and stamped envelopes with your documents, so that est to schedule that hearing. Additionally, you should ask that if the judgment can be signed without a hearing, that the clerk return the executed order to you in one of the envelopes provided. Do nod request that the court file the necessary forms and that the clerk or judge execute an order approving your documents. You should also state that, if a hearing is needed, the letter serves as a requdecide 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 you are submitting. Your letter shouland 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 payment will be accepted. Mail ­ If you e filing fee at the time you bring in your documents, which will be about $40. Note that many North Carolina courts require either cash, money order, or certified check payments only: personal checks ssed below. Instructions-Name Change Kit 6 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 to pay thted your other documents. NOTE: Even though you have completed the filing of your request to change your name, it will not be official until either the clerk or a judge has signed your order, as discuructions and follow them precisely. Be sure to ask your clerk about completing an Order and Certificate of Name Change. The court will likely have those available to be completed after you have submitd return to you a file-stamped copy for your records. She may provide additional directions specific to the court in which you are filing. In any event, you should listen carefully to the clerk's instTell the filing clerk that you are filing a Name Change Petition. The clerk will then take your original documents, including a copy of your birth certificate and your valid picture identification, anuraged in this state, instructions are included for your information. In Person ­ You should bring in the original copies of your completed forms, as well as at least three copies of those documents. any defects in the documents you are filing. In fact, under North Carolina law, the clerk may issue an order changing your name at the time of your application. Though mailing your documents is disco local court. You can file the forms in person, or you may mail in the completed documents. It is a better idea to go into court, as the process tends to be faster and you are likely to find out aboutof Your Birth Certificate, with your local court. After you have completed your 10-day notice publication, and have had your Petition and Proofs notarized, it is time to file these documents with yourmity to those buildings. You may contact your local court for more information, or locate a nearby notary public in your local phone book. Step 6. File the signed Petition, Proofs, Notice, and a Copy ey have been signed in the presence of the Notary Public, the affidavits will then also become verified documents. In many areas, there are notaries located in courthouses, or available in close proxiotarized Petition." In order to complete the affidavits, the people signing those documents must also sign them in front of the Notary Public. You may not sign the affidavits on their behalf. After th Notary Public you must bring the relevant documents to a Notary Public and sign them in his/her presence. Once you have done this, your petition becomes what is known as a "Verified Petition" or a "Ness day. Step 5. Sign the Petition and Affidavits in front of Notary. After you have completed your documents, look at the signature block on each form. If there is a space next to the signature for aor at least ten (10) calendar days. In some jurisdictions, if the 10th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, you must allow the notice to remain posted until 5:00 p.m. the following businate-stamped by the clerk's office before it is posted. You should contact your local clerk to determine if this is necessary in your area. Instructions-Name Change Kit 5 The notice must be posted ftions at each court, so you should consult with your local clerk to determine where publication in your jurisdiction must be made. In addition, certain jurisdictions require that you have the notice dce of Name Change, North Carolina law requires that you must give notice of your intent to apply for a name change by "publication at the courthouse door." This requirement will have different applicaAT THIS TIME. Additional information about the signing of this affidavit may be found in Step 5 below. Step 4. Post the Notice of Name Change at Your Courthouse. After completing and signing your Notiaracter and knows that you have a reputation of good character and standing in your community. Signature. NEITHER YOU NOR THE OTHER PERSON INVOLVED IN THIS AFFIDAVIT SHOULD SIGN OR DATE THE AFFIDAVIT vit. The second sentence of this item requires no action on your part, but the person who is signing this affidavit is affirming under penalty of law that he or she knows you to be a person of good chll need to complete this document on behalf of another individual. Item 3. In the first blank, indicate the number of years that you have been acquainted with the person who will be signing the affidan on your part, but the person who is signing the affidavit is affirming under penalty of law that he or she is not a relative of yours, either by blood or by marriage. If this is not the case, you widicate the name of the county in which the person signing this affidavit resides. This must be the same as the county in which you reside and are filing your petition. Item 2. Item 2 requires no actiofter the word "From," you should insert your full current name. In the second blank, after the word "To," provide your proposed name, that is, the name that you wish to adopt. Item 1. In this item, inide the same information in the same spaces as you did in that document. If you become confused, refer back to the instructions provided above. "In Re: Change of Name of From/To" In the first blank, as/documents/forms/Adult_Name_Change.pdf; or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/WAKECTYNC.pdf Heading Box/County Information. This is the same Heading Box as on the Name Change Petition. ProvE THESE DOCUMENTS SIGNED AT THIS TIME. See Step 5, below, for additional information. North Carolina State: See Appendix B Instructions-Name Change Kit 4 Wake County: http://web.co.wake.nc.us/courtEach person swearing on your behalf must be over the age of 18 and must sign a separate affidavit; therefore, you will submit two completed affidavits to the court along with your petition. DO NOT HAVe block. [_] Proofs of Good Character. North Carolina law requires that two persons who know you well must submit affidavits ­i.e., sworn statements ­ of your good character along with your petition. name that you wish to have and check to make sure that it is legible and correct. Signature. You may sign and date this notice, and write your current address in the spaces provided under the signaturu use. Even if you have already been using your proposed name, write your old name here. In the second blank, provide your proposed name, that is, the name that you wish to adopt. Insert the complete eviation. If you go 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 yo blank requests your current full name, write your complete current name. Do not use any initials unless those initials appear on your birth certificate, and would not be considered a nickname or abbrat which you reside. "_____ County." Write the name of the county in which you reside and in which you are filing your Name Change Petition in the blank preceding the word county. "From/To." Where the"residing at." In the first blank you must again insert your current full name. In the second blank, after the words "residing at," provide your complete physical address, that is, the street address first blank, after the word "From," you should insert your full current name. In the second blank, after the word "To," provide your proposed name, that is, the name that you wish to adopt. Preamble/ Petition. Provide the same information in the same spaces as you did on that document. If you become confused, refer back to the instructions provided above. "In Re: Change of Name of From/To" In the ke.nc.us/courts/documents/forms/Adult_Name_Change.pdf; or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/WAKECTYNC.pdf Heading Box/County Information. This is the same Heading Box as on the Name Change me Change. This is the notice of your name change that is to be published at your local courthouse. North Carolina State: See Appendix B Instructions-Name Change Kit 3 Wake County: http://web.co.waord "to," write your complete proposed name. Signature. DO NOT SIGN OR DATE THE PETITION AT THIS TIME. Additional information about signing your petition may be found in Step 5 below. [_] Notice of Na in your local courthouse. Additional information about this requirement may be found in Step 4 below. "From/To." In the next blank, once again write your current name. After the blank following the w which you are filing your petition. Note that this item also asks you to affirm something under penalty of law, namely that you have given 10 days notice of the filing of your petition by publicationlina using this procedure. If this is not the case, you should contact your local court, or consult an attorney for more information. Item 5. In the blank in this item, write the name of the county ino accept most reasons for a name change. Item 4. This item requires no action on your part, but does ask you to affirm under penalty of law that you have not previously changed your name in North Caroing of a name more suited to their personality. You should provide true and complete information about your request in this section. Do not worry that your reasons are inadequate: the courts do tend tn asks you to provide information about why you wish to change your name. Some examples of why people have changed their names are reclamation of a birth name, reversion to an ancestral name or embrac Item 2, provide your proposed name, that is, the name that you wish to adopt. Insert the complete name that you wish to have and check to make sure that it is legible and correct. Item 3. This sectioour birth certificate. If you need to obtain a new copy of your birth certificate to attach to your Petition, review Appendix A for information on how to procure this document. Item 2. In the blank inbit. Follow the instructions to complete this item, including your name as shown on your birth certificate, the county and state of your birth, your birth date, and the full names of your parents on yiling your petition. Item 1. This item relates entirely to information that may be found on your birth certificate. You will need to attach a copy of your birth certificate to your petition as an exhiange Kit 2 "Comes/Resident of." In the first blank you must again insert your current full name. In the second blank, after the words "resident of," provide the name of the county in which you are f, after the word "From," you should insert your full current name. In the second blank, after the word "To," provide your proposed name, that is, the name that you wish to adopt. Instructions-Name Ch courts and superior court clerks, you may look in your local telephone directory or on the Internet at http://www.nccourts.org/County/Default.asp "In Re: Change of Name of From/To" In the first blank each of the forms. Every form has a space for the name of the county in which you reside and in which you are filing your name change request. For additional information about North Carolina superiorditional information will be provided in this package. Heading Box/County Information. This is the box of text at the top of the page. You will be required to include similar information at the top of similar and substantially the same information is requested by each; it should be fairly simple to determine what information goes where. Where there is a significant difference between the forms, ado use a form included with this package that is for use in a specific county then the numbering of these instructions may be slightly different from those on your document. However, the forms are veryublic/NAMECHG/WAKECTYNC.pdf NOTE: The instructions below provide step-by-step directions for completing the general North Carolina State Name Change Petition and supporting documents. If you decide tal request to the court to change your name. North Carolina State: See Appendix B Wake County: http://web.co.wake.nc.us/courts/documents/forms/Adult_Name_Change.pdf; or http://www.findlegalforms.com/p application to be delayed or rejected. You should check with your local superior court to determine whether they will accept documents completed by hand. [_] Name Change Petition. This is your officithe 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 incorrectly, causing yourCALLY DIRECTED BY THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Step 5 will provide additional information about the signing of your papers. You may complete the forms manually by typewriter or by hand. If you are filling out must complete the Name Change Petition, Notice of Name Change, and the Proofs of Good Character. Additional forms may be required by your jurisdiction. DO NOT SIGN ANY OF THESE DOCUMENTS UNTIL SPECIFIuctions-Name Change Kit 1 List of Counties: http://ncinfo.iog.unc.edu/library/counties.html Superior Court information: http://www.nccourts.org/County/Default.asp Step 3: Filling Out the Forms. You tact the superior court clerk in your county, you may locate its address and telephone number in your local telephone directory. You may also use the addresses listed at the following websites: Instrhange in your county; (3) if there are any additional, non-standard forms needed for the county in which you live; and (4) any additional questions that you may have specific to your situation. To conout 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 file; (2) the filing fees for a name citional assistance. Step 2: Contact your Court's Clerk. Given the extreme rule variations between local courts, you will need to contact your local superior court clerk to obtain additional details ab.org/clerk/namechan-787.asp Wake County: http://web.co.wake.nc.us/courts/namechanges.html If you find this law or these instructions difficult or confusing, you may wish to contact an attorney for addas published such information, be sure to review it carefully, as these guides will probably answer any specific questions that you have about filing in that county. Harnett County: http://www.harnettByChapter/Chapter_101.html In addition, some North Carolina counties provide additional information about filing for a name change in their district. These documents are linked below. If your county hCarolina General Statutes. You can locate these sections in either the law library of your local court, or on the Internet at the following link: http://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/se the court to reject your request. You should also review North Carolina name change law before beginning this process. The relevant law may be found at Chapters 101-1 to 101-8 through of the North forms, carefully before you begin completing 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 cau A. GETTING STARTED ­ COMPLETING THE FORMS Step 1: Read the Instructions Carefully. You should read this package of instructions and information, as well as the instructions contained in the official way out of the use of these materials. An attorney should be consulted for all serious legal matters. Information-Name Change Kit 5 INSTRUCTIONS North Carolina Petition for Change of Name -- Adultloss of use, data, or profits or business interruption), however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in anys or affiliates be responsible or liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services, s 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 will FindLegalForms, Inc., its agents, partner 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 do not give any express or implied warrantiel clerk to ensure that the forms 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. Thebe delayed or rejected. Information-Name Change Kit 4 The forms linked below may be modified by the State of North Carolina or its local courts from time to time, so you should check with your locar, 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 incorrectly; these mistakes may cause your request to nge Packet; Instructions for the Name Change Packet; Name Change Petition; Notice of Name Change; and Proofs of Good Character. If you are filling out the forms manually and are not using a typewrite; Are required to register as a sex offender; or Are changing your name for fraudulent, illegal or other improper purposes. Materials This packet contains: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Information for the Name Cha You may not use this packet if you: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Are under the age of 18; Are requesting a name change on behalf of someone else; Have been convicted of a felony or certain sex/solicitation crimeseen 2 and 3 months. Requirements To use this packet you must be: 1. 2. 3. Over the age of 18; A resident of the state of North Carolina; and A resident of the county where you will file your petition.f your name change at the courthouse before you file your petition. After that, it may take one or two months before the court has signed an order. In total, the entire process will probably take betwficially changed? It is difficult to state with certainty how long it will take to complete the name change process. You are required to file your completed forms with the court and publish a notice oYou 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. How long will it take before my name is of license/birth certificate/social security card/credit cards change automatically? Information-Name Change Kit 3 No. You must contact the appropriate agencies, and inform them of your name change. e 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 granting my name change, will my driver'sd 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 is simply that: a request. Until the judgre 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 situation, you may not use this package and shoulurself 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 offense, or certain other felonies, and aname 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 age or older and filling out the form for yoll 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 your entire family or to complete a separate o 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 name at this time. If I change my name, wiour 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 name, and may be used by those entities tt 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 decree. If you have made this election in yr 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 to change your name at this time. If I jusnt 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. If you did not select this option on youificate, if he has properly filled out the information requested on that certificate. If an individual has completed the marriage certificate to indicate that he wishes to change his name, that docume reconsider your documents. Information-Name Change Kit 2 If I just got married, do I need to file a name change request? Under North Carolina law, a person may change his name on his marriage certe 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 simply fix the problem and ask the court tough 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 cannot simply resubmit your document with thsure 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. If the judge finds that there was not eno 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 request will be denied. If that is the case, be 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 determination of your name change request. What can I dootice of your name change at your local courthouse. This action is designed to ensure that the public is aware of your request and may bring any objections to the court's attention. Whether or not any 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, you are required to publish nequest? 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 request, as long as it is notcial 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 to grant my name change rn additional copies of your birth certificate for submission to the court. You will need to pay to have some of your documents verified by a Notary Public. Other entities, including the DMV and the Sohough costs may vary from county to county. 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 to obtairequest. Certified copies of the final order granting your name change, which you may need to show to agencies or companies as proof of the finality of your name change, will probably cost about $2, tthe Special Proceedings Division of the superior court, though the amount of this fee varies from county to county. There are a number of other fees that may need to be paid in order to complete your additional information. How much does it cost to change my name? Information-Name Change Kit 1 In the state of North Carolina, it costs about $40 dollars to change your name with the court through u appear at a hearing in support of your name change request. This requirement varies widely between courts and depending on individual circumstances; you should contact your local clerk's office for may grant your name change at the time that you file, and so it may be a good idea to appear in person if you are looking to complete the process rapidly. Your local superior court may require that yoforms in person at the courthouse after you have completed them. That way, you can confirm with the filing clerk that your request is complete and properly filed. Indeed, in North Carolina, the clerk ear. Can I complete all of my forms at home, 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 rs of age and a resident of the state of North Carolina 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 one y, passport, credit cards, etc.). Below are 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 yeaquest for a name change, which they will 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 of North Carolina, are making an official request of the Special Proceedings Division of the superior court of the county in which you reside to change your name. If your local court approves your recket provides information, instructions and forms that will allow you to obtain a name change in North Carolina by petitioning the Court. Petitioning the Court means that you, as resident of the statens, 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 North Carolina. This paFindLegalForms.com North Carolina Name Change Kit ©FindLegalForms, Inc. 2005 INFORMATION North Carolina Petition for Change of Name -- Adult Overview People change their name for many different reaso North Carolina