An adult can petition the court to officially grant a change of name. The result is a court order recognizing the new name. In the case of a minor child where both parents agree, changing a child’s name can often be as easy as changing the name of an adult. One or both parents can petition the court to change the name of their minor child. When one parent alone petitions to change a child’s name the other parent must be given proper notice of the proposed name change.

*Note: It will be required to publish your request in your local newspaper. There are costs associated with publishing the Order to Show Cause for Name Change. It involves filing several forms and following the court’s name change process.

With the help of an experienced document preparer at United LDA, we will assist you in legally changing yours or your child’s name. We will ensure you that the preparation will be done correctly, efficiently, and professionally.

Name Change	Standard Fees + Court Fees + Publishing Fees
Minor	$899
Adult	$899