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Oregon __________ Signature elected this document for myself, and I completed it without paid assistance. B. ____ I paid or will pay money to _________________ for assistance in preparing this form/document _____________________ate of Document Preparation If this document was not completed by an attorney, I hereby certify that the following statements are true: (check all items and complete all blanks that apply) A. ____ I s_____________________ changing the name of __________________________ to __________________________________; Dated ___________________ _______________________________ Petitioner (New Name) Certificher than above Bar No. to: _____________________________ (Proposed New Name) TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: This notice is posted to advise all persons that a judgment was entered in this case on _______ioner's Name Bar No. (if any) ______________________________________ Address ______________________________________ City State Zip Phone No. ______________________________________ Trial Attorney if otPetitioner Case No: _______________ NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE JUDGMENT 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Submitted by: ______________________________________ Attorney/Petit__________ Signature 1 2 3 4 5 (Present Name) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE _________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT In the Matter of the Change of Name of: _______________________________ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 B. ____ I paid or will pay money to _________________ for assistance in preparing this form/document ___________________________________________ (Present Name) Petitioner Case No: _______________ PROOF OF POSTING NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE JUDGMENT to: _____________________________ (Proposed New Name) STATE OF OREGON ) ) ss._____, I posted written notice the judgment changing my name, dated ________________, on the bulletin board at the ________________ County courthouse. In the Matter of the Change of Name of: _________ ___________ My commission expires: ______________________________________ County of _________ ) I, ___________________, being first duly sworn, do hereby declare and say: on _________________________ioner (New name) SIGNED AND SWORN to before me on ________________________________. __________________________________________________________ Deputy Court Administrator/Notary Public for the State ofstatements are true: (check all items and complete all blanks that apply) A. ____ I selected this document for myself, and I completed it without paid assistance. _______________________________ Petit______ City State Zip Phone No. Trial Attorney (if other than above) Bar No. Certificate of Document Preparation If this document was not completed by an attorney, I hereby certify that the following tted by: ________________________________________________________________________ Attorney/Petitioner's Name Bar No. (if any) Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature 1 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON 2 FOR THE _________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Submimp Name of Judge 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 B. ____ I paid or will pay money to _________________ for assistance in preparing this form/document _____he change of name shall be posted at a public place in this county. Dated:__________________ _________________________________ Circuit Court Judge __________________________________ Print, Type or Stawhy the requested judgment should not be granted; now, therefore: IT IS HEREBY ADJUDGED: The name of _________________________________ is changed to __________________________________, and notice of tNERAL JUDGMENT to: _____________________________ (Proposed New Name) Based on the petition, and the court finding that proper notice to interested parties has been made and no person has shown cause ent for myself, and I completed it without paid assistance. In the Matter of the Change of Name of: _______________________________ (Present Name) Petitioner Case No: _______________ CHANGE OF NAME GEeparation If this document was not completed by an attorney, I hereby certify that the following statements are true: (check all items and complete all blanks that apply) A. ____ I selected this docum Name Bar No. (if any) Address ________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Phone No. Trial Attorney (if other than above) Bar No. Certificate of Document Pr_ JUDICIAL DISTRICT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Submitted by: ________________________________________________________________________ Attorney/Petitioner's paid or will pay money to _________________ for assistance in preparing this form/document _______________________________ Signature 1 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON 2 FOR THE ________ STATE OF OREGON ) ) ss. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 A. ____ I selected this document for myself, and I completed it without paid assistance. B. ____ Iame of: _______________________________ (Present Name) Petitioner Case No: _______________ PROOF OF POSTING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME to: _____________________________ (Proposed New Name)petition to change my name on the bulletin board at the ______________ County courthouse, with instructions not to remove the notice until ___________________________. In the Matter of the Change of N___________________ Petitioner County of _________ ) I, __________________________, being first duly sworn, do hereby declare and say: on ______________________________, I posted written notice of my _____________________________________________________ Deputy Court Administrator/Notary Public for the State of ____________ My commission expires: _______________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Phone No. Trial Attorney (if other than above) Bar No. SIGNED AND SWORN to before me on ________________________________. ________________________________________________________________ Attorney/Petitioner's Name Bar No. (if any) Address ________________________________________________________________________ ________________reparation If this document was not completed by an attorney, I hereby certify that the following statements are true: (check all items and complete all blanks that apply) Submitted by: ______________n above) Bar No. 1 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON 2 FOR THE _________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Certificate of Document Press ____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Phone No. Trial Attorney (if other thaitioner DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE BEFORE ________________________________ Submitted by: _______________________________________________________________ Attorney/Petitioner's Name Bar No. (if any) Add______. Your objection must be filed with the _________________ County Circuit Court (mailing address: _____________________________________). Dated______________ _________________________________ Pet_______________. If you object to this petition, you must file written objections showing cause why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Your objection must be filed by _____________his form/document _______________________________ Signature This notice is posted to advise all persons that ___________________________ has filed a petition to change his/her name to ________________lete all blanks that apply) A. ____ I selected this document for myself, and I completed it without paid assistance. B. ____ I paid or will pay money to _________________ for assistance in preparing t 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Certificate of Document Preparation If this document was not completed by an attorney, I hereby certify that the following statements are true: (check all items and comp_______________________________ (Present Name) Petitioner Case No: _______________ NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME to: _____________________________ (Proposed New Name) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18__________________ Signature 1 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON 2 FOR THE _________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: In the Matter of the Change of Name of: ) A. ____ I selected this document for myself, and I completed it without paid assistance. B. ____ I paid or will pay money to _________________ for assistance in preparing this form/document ________No. Certificate of Document Preparation If this document was not completed by an attorney, I hereby certify that the following statements are true: (check all items and complete all blanks that apply. (if any) ______________________________________ Address ______________________________________ City State Zip Phone No. ______________________________________ Trial Attorney if other than above Bar ____________________________________ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Submitted by: ______________________________________ Attorney/Petitioner's Name Bar Nobefore me on ____________________________. ___________________________________________________________ Deputy Court Administrator/Notary Public for the State of Oregon______ My commission expires: ___eby declare and say that I am the petitioner in this case; I have read this petition and know its contents, and I believe it to be true. _______________________________ Petitioner SIGNED AND SWORN to __________ (Present Name) Petitioner Case No: _______________ PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME to: _____________________________ (Proposed New Name) I, ___________________, being first duly sworn, do her_______________________________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________ Petitioner In the Matter of the Change of Name of: _____________________2. I am age 18 or older and reside in ___________________ County. 3. I am requesting this name change because ________________________________________________________________________ _________________11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 STATE OF OREGON County of ___________ ) ) ss. ) 1. I, petitioner, request a judgment changing my name as set forth in the title of this petition. Name Name Change Judgment Proof of Posting Name Change Judgment Notice of Name Change Judgment 1 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON 2 FOR THE _________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ills Appendix A 2 APPENDIX B Oregon Name Change Forms (General) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Petition for Change of Name Notice of Petition for Change of Name Proof of Posting Notice of Petition for Change ofance, etc.) [_] Doctors, dentists, medical records, etc. [_] Utility Companies (phone, cable, gas, electric, internet, etc.) [_] Clubs or Memberships [_] Frequent-flyer cards [_] Legal Contracts and W/ Keoghs / retirement plans [_] Credit Card companies [_] Bank Accounts (checking accounts, savings accounts, etc.) [_] Voter Registration [_] Insurance (life, health, automobile, home or rental insur provides information on how to change your name on your passport. You may also wish to change your name with some or all of the following entities: [_] U.S. Post Office [_] Employer [_] 401K / IRAs ur name on your social security card, and how to find a social security administration office near you. United States Department of State http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms_overview.html This linksk Social Security Administration Oregon Offices 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 current title, and a title fee of $55 to your nearest DMV office. Alternatively, you may mail these items to the following address: DMV 1905 Lana Avenue NE Salem, OR 97314-2250 Attn: Corrections Dename has changed due to marriage." You may also want to include your driver license number and your date of birth on this form. Appendix A 1 Once you have completed your form, you can take this, yo: http://www.odot.state.or.us/forms/dmv/264.pdf. On Form 264, you must make a statement to the effect that you are the same person, i.e., "Jane Jones and Jane Hilton are the same person, and the last To complete your application for a new title, you will need to submit your current title together with a Request for Correction of Title Records (Form 264). Form 264 may be found at the following linkhas changed because of marriage. However, you need not make a separate application to change your name on your registration; this changes automatically after you have changed your name on your title. law, you must apply for a name change on your driver license within 30 days of your official name change. Vehicle Title & Registration You are required to change your name on your title if your name , such as a passport, military ID, immigration document containing a photo, or an out-of-state driver license or ID card. The fee for a replacement driver license will be about $21. NOTE: Under Oregonyou your current driver's license and a certified copy of your name change judgment. If the Oregon DMV does not have your photo on file, you will need to bring with you an additional proof of identity. This will require an in person visit to a DMV office. You may locate your local DMV office at the following link: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/offices/alphalist.shtml. You will need to bring with te in which you were born. Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles Driver's License The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles will issue a replacement driver license once you have completed your name changeificate, or amend your existing birth certificate, through the Oregon Department of Human Services. If you were born outside of the state of Oregon, you should contact the equivalent agency in the staO. Box 14050 Portland, OR 97293-0050 http://www.dhs.state.or.us/publichealth/chs/certif/certfaqs.cfm#orderhow If you were born in the state of Oregon, you may obtain a copy of your original birth cert entities, is included in Appendix A. CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK! Instructions-Name Change Kit 11 APPENDIX A Relevant Agencies Oregon Department of Human Services Health Data & Vital Records P.ied 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 thoseal court to obtain a certified copy of this decree, which will cost about $5 plus $0.25. per page for the certified copy. Step 13. Changing your Personal Documents. After you have received your certifproximately one or two weeks after you have completed your final posting requirements, it will certify your Final Judgment. This is the final official step of the name change process. Contact your locthe 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 12. Getting your Certified Decree. Apof your name change request. This may include such entities as the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Selective Service System, a former spouse, the Bankruptcy Court, or any other party that osting with the court. C. FINISHING UP. Step 11. Notify Additional Entities of Your Name Change. In connection with your application, the judge may require that you notify additional specific parties SO NOTE: In certain jurisdictions (e.g., Lane County), you must leave your Notice of Name Change Judgment posted for 14 calendar days. Only after that posting may you file and notarize your Proof of Pll of the requirements in this Step 10 your name change is not legally effective. If you do not post this Notice and file your Proof of Posting, your name change will not be finalized and complete. ALotary Public or in front of a court staff person. Review Step 4 for more information about notarizing this document. NOTE: Although the Judgment has been signed before this point, until you complete ay blanks in your Proof of Notice of Change of Name Judgment (e.g., the date of the posting of the Notice of Name Change Judgment). After that, you may sign this Proof of Notice, either in front of a Nt 10 same manner as your Notice of Petition for Change of Name. Refer back to Step 7 for additional information. Immediately after you have posted your Notice of Change of Name Judgment, complete anPosting of Change of Name Judgment. After your Change of Name General Judgment has been signed, you must post a Notice of Change of Name Judgment. This will be done in the Instructions-Name Change Ki been signed. As discussed above, a judge should act fairly rapidly in your case, but this will vary depending on his caseload. Step 10. Post a Notice of Change of Name Judgment and Complete Proof of otice that you have posted. You may then submit your Change of Name General Judgment for filing. Bring with you a self-addressed stamped envelope so that the court may notify you when the Judgment hasProof of Posting in front of a Notary Public (follow the procedures from Step 4). You may want to attach a copy of the Notice of Petition for Name Change to your Proof of Posting; you may remove the Netition for Name Change, you need to return to your local courthouse to file your Proof of Posting of Notice of Petition for Change of Name and to submit the form for your Judgment. You must sign the h any proceedings that do happen. Step 9. Submit Proof of Posting of Notice of Petition for Change of Name and Change of Name General Judgment. Fifteen (15) days after you have posted your Notice of P Depending on your situation, you may not need to say anything. However, you should make note of and comply with all instructions given by the judge. Don't be nervous ­ the judge will guide you througe your papers either to the clerk or to the judge, depending on the instructions that you are given. Persons with objections to your request will then present their arguments against your name change.rs. 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 givStep 8. Appear in Court (as necessary). If any objections are filed, the court will notify you by mail of your hearing date. Go to the court on the designated day and time, and bring all relevant papecity halls, fire stations, laundromats, and community centers. Again, you will need to check with your local clerk to determine if these are designated posting places in your area. B. GOING TO COURT. courthouse for these postings. He or she will direct you to the proper place to post your notice. In some jurisdictions, there are alternate sites where your postings may be completed: these include r you have completed your filing and have obtained your case number, you may post your Notice of Petition for Name Change in your courthouse. Ask your local clerk if there is a designated area in youre 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. Post your First Notice. Aftee. The "case 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 there possible, the signed order. Do not forget to include the filing fee of $100 with your documents. Instructions-Name Change Kit 9 Step 6. The court will assign a docket number and establish a filexecuted order to you in one of the envelopes provided. Include two self-addressed and stamped envelopes with your documents, so that the clerk can return both a file-stamped copy of the forms and, wh state that, if a hearing is needed, the letter serves as a request to schedule that hearing. Additionally, you should ask that if the order can be signed without a hearing, that the clerk return the me change and that includes a list of all of the forms that you are submitting. Your letter should request that the court file the necessary forms and that the judge execute the order. You should alsoe 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 include a cover letter that explains that you are requesting a na many Oregon courts require cash, money order, or certified check payments only: personal checks and credit cards will not be accepted in these jurisdictions. You should contact your local court beforermine where you will need to file the documents, or can ask at the courthouse. You will be required to pay the filing fee at the time you bring in your documents, which will be around $100. Note thatough you have completed the filing of your request to change your name, it will not be official until you have made your final posting, as discussed below. You can contact your court in advance to detnts. 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 instructions and follow them precisely. NOTE: Even thginal document, and return to you a file-stamped copy for your records. You may also fill in the additional blanks in the Notice of Petition for Name Change. Talk to your local clerk about your docume original copy of your completed Petition, as well as at least three copies of that document. Tell the filing clerk that you are filing a Petition for Change of Name. The clerk will then take your orirm. 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 document you are filing. In Person ­ You should bring in thee case in your area. Instructions-Name Change Kit 8 Step 5. File the Signed and Notarized Petition with your Circuit Court. You can file the document in person, or you may mail in your completed fo this service varies. In some jurisdictions, the court clerk is a notary, and you may get your document notarized as you are completing your filing. Contact your local clerk to determine if this is thcated in courthouses, or available in close proximity to those buildings. You may contact your local court for more information, or locate a nearby notary public in your local phone book. The cost forotary Public and sign them in his/her presence. Once you have done this, your application becomes what is known as a "Verified Petition" or a "Notarized Petition." In many areas, there are notaries lou have completed your documents, check with your local clerk to determine if your jurisdiction requires that you have your Petition verified. If the answer is yes, you must bring your documents to a Nend of the form. If you did not employ an attorney, you will need to complete this section. Sign this section in the space provided below. Step 4. Sign the Petition in front of Notary Public. After yothe spaces provided. Certificate of Document Preparation. If you did not employ an attorney to assist you in preparing your documents, you must complete the Certificate of Document Preparation at the w. "Submitted by." If you have an attorney, he or she will fill out this section with their name and contact information. If you do not have an attorney, write your name, address, and phone number in ou may need to wait until you have additional information to complete this blank. DO NOT SIGN THE DOCUMENT AT THIS TIME. Additional information about signing this document may be found in Step 10 beloete this blank. Review Step 10 for further details. "Dated." In this blank, write the date on which the Judgment was entered. This should be written in the Judgment, or you can ask your local clerk. Yhe first blank, write your current name. "On." In this blank, write the date on which you posted the Notice of Name Change Judgment. You may need to wait until you have additional information to comple instructions provided above. "Case No ______." You should be able to fill out this number by the time you post this document. Check with your local clerk to be sure you have the correct number. In t Heading Box. This is a similar heading box as in the Petition for Change of Name. Provide the same information in the same spaces as you did on your Petition. If you become confused, refer back to thm/public/NAMECHG/ORSTATE.pdf Marion County: http://www.ojd.state.or.us/mar/forms/documents/prfpst6.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/MARIONCTYOR.pdf Instructions-Name Change Kit 7 ce of Name Change Judgment. DO NOT SIGN THE DOCUMENT AT THIS TIME. Review Step 10 for additional information about executing this document. Oregon State: See Appendix B or http://www.findlegalforms.con this section in the space provided below. [_] Proof of Posting Notice of Name Change Judgment. This document verifies for the court that you have complied with its requirement that you post the Notiassist you in preparing your documents, you must complete the Certificate of Document Preparation at the end of the form. If you did not employ an attorney, you will need to complete this section. Sige and contact information. If you do not have an attorney, write your name, address, and phone number in the spaces provided. Certificate of Document Preparation. If you did not employ an attorney to Name Change Judgment has been signed, sign the Notice using your new name. Write the date in the appropriate space as well. If you have an attorney, he or she will fill out this section with their namfter the words "name of," insert your current complete name. In the second blank, after the word "to," insert your proposed complete name. Signature. DO NOT SIGN THE DOCUMENT AT THIS TIME. After your red in this case on." You will not immediately be able to complete this blank. When you have received the signed Judgment, insert the date on which the Judgment was entered. In the first blank here, a instructions provided above. "Case No ______." You should be able to fill out this number by the time you post this document. Check with your local clerk to be sure you have the correct number. "EnteHeading Box. This is a similar heading box as in the Petition for Change of Name. Provide the same information in the same spaces as you did on your Petition. If you become confused, refer back to thecom/public/NAMECHG/ORSTATE.pdf Instructions-Name Change Kit 6 Marion County: http://www.ojd.state.or.us/mar/forms/documents/not5.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/MARIONCTYOR.pdf use after the Judgment for Change of Name has been entered. Additional information about posting this document may be found in Step 10 below. Oregon State: See Appendix B or http://www.findlegalforms. you did not employ an attorney, you will need to complete this section. Sign this section in the space provided below. [_] Notice of Name Change Judgment. This document is to be posted in the courtho. Certificate of Document Preparation. If you did not employ an attorney to assist you in preparing your documents, you must complete the Certificate of Document Preparation at the end of the form. IfIf you have an attorney, he or she will fill out this section with their name and contact information. If you do not have an attorney, write your name, address, and phone number in the spaces providedsection blank, as this is where the judge will sign and date the Judgment granting your name change. In addition, you must not complete the section for the clerk below the black line. "Submitted by." ords "name of," insert your current complete name. In the second blank, after the words "changed to," insert your proposed complete name. DO NOT SIGN OR DATE THE JUDGMENT. Leave the spaces below this . As noted above, court will assign your Petition a case number at a later time and at that point you can complete this part of the document. "Name of/changed to." In the first blank here, after the w the same information in the same spaces as you did on your Petition. If you become confused, refer back to the instructions provided above. "Case Number." You will not be able to fill out this numberjd.state.or.us/mar/forms/documents/decree4.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/MARIONCTYOR.pdf Heading Box. This is a similar heading box as in the Petition for Change of Name. Providedocument as a "Decree" or an "Order"- these are different names for the same thing. Oregon State: See Appendix B or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/ORSTATE.pdf Marion County: http://www.o signed and your final posting has been made, your name remains as it was before and you must continue to use that name officially. Additionally, you should note that some jurisdictions refer to this provided below. Instructions-Name Change Kit 5 [_] Change of Name Judgment. This "Judgment" is an order that will be signed by the court to complete your name change. Note that until this decree is documents, you must complete the Certificate of Document Preparation at the end of the form. If you did not employ an attorney, you will need to complete this section. Sign this section in the space f you do not have an attorney, write your name, address, and phone number in the spaces provided. Certificate of Document Preparation. If you did not employ an attorney to assist you in preparing youral information about signing the Proof of Posting may be found in Step 9 below. "Submitted by." If you have an attorney, he or she will fill out this section with their name and contact information. Ifor Name Change. "Until." In the blank following this word, write the objection deadline date that you wrote in your Notice of Petition for Name Change. DO NOT SIGN THE DOCUMENT AT THIS TIME. Additionbecome confused, refer back to the instructions provided above. In the first blank, write your current complete name. "On." After this word, write the date on which you posted your Notice of Petition om/public/NAMECHG/MARIONCTYOR.pdf Heading Box. This is a similar heading box as in the Petition for Change of Name. Provide the same information in the same spaces as you did on your Petition. If you iling. Oregon State: See Appendix B or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/ORSTATE.pdf Marion County: http://www.ojd.state.or.us/mar/forms/documents/prfpst3.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.ction about signing your Proof of Posting may be found in Step 9 below. Note that some jurisdictions refer to this document as an Affidavit; this is another name for the type of document that you are fotice of Petition for Change of Name. This document serves as confirmation to the court that you did indeed post notice of your name change in your local courthouse. DO NOT SIGN THIS DOCUMENT. Informaspace provided below. DO NOT SIGN OR DATE THE ORDER. Leave the spaces below this section blank, as this is where the judge will sign and date the Order granting your name change. [_]Proof of Posting Nnt Preparation. If you did not employ an attorney to assist you in preparing your documents, you must complete the Certificate of Document Preparation at the end of the form. Sign this section in the tion with their name and contact information. If you do not have an attorney, write your name, address, and phone number in the spaces provided. Instructions-Name Change Kit 4 Certificate of Documee that you determined would be the objection deadline date (i.e., the date at least 14 days after the posting of your Notice). "Submitted by." If you have an attorney, he or she will fill out this sec date is the deadline by which any person may object to your Petition. Signature. Sign and date the Notice in the spaces provided. "NOTICE BEFORE." In the blank after these words, fill in the same datwhich you are going to post this Notice (see Step 7 for more details). After you have determined this, fill in a weekday that is at least 14 days after the date on which you will post the Notice. This complete name. In the second blank, after the words "change his/her name to," insert your proposed complete name. "Filed by." In order to complete this section, you will need to determine the day on Insert the complete name that you wish to have and check to make sure that it is legible and correct. "Persons that." In the first blank here, after the words "persons that," again write your currentou use. Even if you have already been using your proposed name, write your old name here. In the second blank, after the word "to," insert your proposed name, that is, the name that you wish to adopt.reviation. 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 ylank, after the words "Name of," you should insert your full current name. Do not use any initials unless those initials appear on your birth certificate, and would not be considered a nickname or abbAs noted above, court will assign your petition a case number at a later time and at that point you can complete this part of the document. "In the Matter of the Change of Name of/ to." In the first bsame information in the same spaces as you did on your Petition. If you become confused, refer back to the instructions provided above. "Case No ______." You will not be able to fill out this number. .state.or.us/mar/forms/documents/not2.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/MARIONCTYOR.pdf Heading Box. This is a similar heading box as in the Petition for Change of Name. Provide the about this notice may be found in Step 7 below. Instructions-Name Change Kit 3 Oregon State: See Appendix B or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/ORSTATE.pdf Marion County: http://www.ojdhis section in the space provided below. [_]Notice of Petition for Change of Name. This is a notice that must be posted in the courthouse in which you have filed your petition. Additional information ist you in preparing your documents, you must complete the Certificate of Document Preparation at the end of the form. If you did not employ an attorney, you will need to complete this section. Sign t Step 4 below. If you have hired an attorney, he or she will complete the contact information at the end of this document. Certificate of Document Preparation. If you did not employ an attorney to assnature. DO NOT SIGN THIS DOCUMENT. You may complete the contact information section on the second page, but do not sign the document. Additional information about signing this document may be found inn the blank provided if you are using the Oregon general form. If you are not sure about some or all of these items, you should review the law on the subject or contact an attorney for assistance. Sigange to the name that you inserted in the heading box of this petition; (2) be 18 years old or older and reside in the county in which you are filing. You will need to insert the name of your county i 2. These items require no action on your part, but in completing this form you are asserting under penalty of law that they are true statements for you. You therefore must (1) be requesting a name chshould 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. Items 1 and 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 embracing of a name more suited to their personality. You me 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 section asks you to provide information about why you wish 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, after the word "to," insert your proposed name, that is, the nansidered a nickname or abbreviation. 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"), followedter the words "Name of," you should insert your full current name. Do not use any initials Instructions-Name Change Kit 2 unless those initials appear on your birth certificate, and would not be cois a number that will be assigned to your request by the clerk at the time of your filing. You can fill in this blank at that time. "In the Matter of the Change of Name of/ to." In the first blank, afrnet at the following link: Oregon districts: http://www.ojd.state.or.us/aboutus/courtsintro/judicialdistricts.htm Do not be concerned with the "Case Number" blank on the right side of the page. This ich you reside and in which you are filing your name change request. For additional information about Oregon districts and circuit courts, you may look in your local telephone directory or on the Intef text at the top of the page. You will be required to include similar information at the top of each of the forms. The form has a space in which you can insert the district number of the county in whCHG/ORSTATE.pdf Marion County: http://www.ojd.state.or.us/mar/forms/documents/pet1.pdf or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMECHG/MARIONCTYOR.pdf Heading Box/County Information. This is the box o documents completed by hand. [_] Petition for Change of Name. This is your official request to the court to change your name. Oregon State: See Appendix B or http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/NAMEare difficult to read or may input the information incorrectly, causing your application to be delayed or rejected. You should check with your local circuit court to determine whether they will acceptomplete 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 legibly and as neatly as possible. The court may reject forms that es, not all of the included forms will be required by your jurisdiction. DO NOT SIGN ANY OF THESE DOCUMENTS. Later steps will provide additional information about the signing of your papers. You may cName, Change of Name General Judgment, Notice of Change of Name Judgment, and Proof of Posting Notice of Change of Name Judgment. Additional forms may be required by your jurisdiction. In some instancor links to specific courts) Step 3: Filling Out the Forms. You must complete the Petition for Change of Name, Notice of Petition for Change of Name, Proof of Posting Notice of Petition for Change of in your local telephone directory. You may also use the addresses listed at the following websites: Circuit Courts: http://www.ojd.state.or.us/courts/circuit/index.htm (review pulldown menu on left f additional questions that you may have specific to your situation. Instructions-Name Change Kit 1 To contact the circuit court clerk in your county, you may locate its address and telephone numbereted 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 (4) any to contact your local circuit 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 the compluctions difficult or confusing, you may 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 needso-8859-1#Adult Linn County: http://www.ojd.state.or.us/lin/home.nsf/pages/namechange Marion County: http://www.ojd.state.or.us/mar/forms/documents/instructions.pdf If you find this law or these instrquestions that you have about filing in that county. Jackson County: http://www.ojd.state.or.us/LAN/home.nsf/Civil___LandlordTenant_Name_and_Sex_change_body_name_and_sex_change.htm?OpenPage&c harset=ifor a name change 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 court, or on the Internet at the following link: http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/033.html In addition, some Oregon counties provide instructional pamphlets or pages that give information about filing n name change law before beginning this process. The relevant law may be found at 33.410 to 33.440 of the Oregon Revised Statutes. You can locate these sections in either the law library of your locals. 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. You should also review Oregoructions Carefully. You should read this package of instructions and information, as well as the instructions contained in the official forms, carefully before you begin completing any of the documentd be consulted for all serious legal matters. Information-Name Change Kit 5 INSTRUCTIONS Oregon Petition for Change of Name -- Adult A. GETTING STARTED ­ COMPLETING THE FORMS Step 1: Read the Insthowever 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 materials. An attorney shoulindirect, incidental, special, exemplary or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services, loss of use, data, or profits or business interruption), 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 or liable for any direct, isclaimers 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, suitability or completeness of any me Change Kit 4 No Attorney-Client relationship is created by use of these materials. FindLegalForms, Inc. does not provide legal advice. The purchase and use of these materials is subject to the "Day be modified by the State of Oregon or its local courts from time to time, so you should check with your local clerk to ensure that the forms you are using are up to date. Disclaimer Information-Na 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. The forms linked below mJudgment. You should print the blank form documents and complete them manually. If you are filling out the forms off-line and are not using a typewriter, use black ink and print as legibly and neatly Petition for Change of Name; Proof of Posting Notice of Petition for Change of Name; Change of Name General Judgment; Notice of Change of Name Judgment; and Proof of Posting Notice of Change of Name ther improper purposes. Materials This packet contains: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Information for the Name Change Packet; Instructions for the Name Change Packet; Petition for Change of Name; Notice ofthis packet if you: 1. 2. 3. 4. Are under the age of 18; Are requesting a name change on behalf of someone else; Have been convicted of a felony; or Are changing your name for fraudulent, illegal or oituation. Requirements To use this packet you must be: 1. 2. 3. Over the age of 18; A resident of the state of Oregon; and A resident of the county where you will file your petition. You may not use ns filed to your name change, the judge may extend the time schedule and may require a hearing on your case. In total, the entire process will probably take between 1 and 3 months, depending on your s name change for an additional two weeks. The court may determine your case immediately, or may Information-Name Change Kit 3 delay its consideration to fit with its schedule. If there are objectiong it will take to complete the name change process. You are required to publish a notice of your name change request in the courthouse for two weeks, and must publish a notice of the finality of yourof 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 officially changed? It is difficult to state with certainty how losecurity card/credit cards change automatically? No. You must contact the appropriate agencies, and inform them of your name change. You may show them the certified Judgment issued by the court as proe granting your request, you should continue to use your old name in any official capacity. After I have received the decree granting my name change, will my driver's license/birth certificate/social mation. 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 judge has signed and certified the decrele, 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 should consult an attorney for more inforforms 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, are currently incarcerated or on parold. 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 yourself alone to make use of the l? 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 name change request for that chitification 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, will my child's name change as welquivalent 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 to change your name on their idene 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 your decree, that decree is the e to reflect the name you wish to use after your marriage. You may, however, use this package to change your name at this time. Information-Name Change Kit 2 If I just got divorced, do I need to filcate to change your name on other documents, including your driver's license and credit cards. If you did not select this option on your marriage license, you cannot later change your marriage licenseon that certificate. If an individual has completed the marriage certificate to indicate that he wishes to change his name, that document provides a record of the name change. You may use this certifing. If I just got married, do I need to file a name change request? Under Oregon law, a person may change his name on his marriage certificate, if he has properly filled out the information requested that you did the first time. If there was simply a procedural problem (e.g., you did not complete your posting requirements), you can simply fix the problem and ask the court to schedule another heariport 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 the same information y 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 enough evidence to suprequest 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 sure to find out whan 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 do if my name change change in 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 individual brings 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 post a notice of your name 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 not being pursued fornistration, 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 request? Obviously,ll probably cost about $5. You will need to pay a fee if you wish to obtain copies of your birth certificate for submission to the court. Other entities, including the DMV and the Social Security Admit. Certified copies of the final decree granting your name change, which you Information-Name Change Kit 1 may need to show to agencies or companies as proof of the finality of your name change, wi $100 dollars to change your name with the 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 requess 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 Oregon, it costs aboutnfirm with the filing clerk that your request is complete and properly filed. In addition, your local circuit court may require that you appear at a hearing in support of your name change request. Thie 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 can cothis package. Note that to be a resident of a state, you must generally have lived in that state for at least one year. Can I complete all of my forms at home, or will I have to make a court appearanchat 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 Oregon to use the forms provided in 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 questions tal request of the circuit 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 awarded n, instructions and forms that will allow you to obtain a name change in Oregon by petitioning the Court. Petitioning the Court means that you, as resident of the state of Oregon, are making an officirriage, 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 Oregon. This packet provides informatioFindLegalForms.com Oregon Name Change Kit ©FindLegalForms, Inc. 2005 INFORMATION Oregon Petition for Change of Name -- Adult Overview People change their name for many different reasons, including ma Oregon