INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (Minor) PC-900

If a change of name is being requested for an adoption, the change will usually occur in the adoption process. An Affidavit (PC-910) is required along with the filing of this application.

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Step 1”

Provide the name of the County in the first line along with the district number. On the next line, provide the current legal name of the minor along with the date of the application.

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Step 2”

In the next section, check the appropriate box and provide the full legal name of the petitioner along with the telephone and current address. If there is a non-petitioner parent or guardian, provide their name, current address and telephone number in the space provided below.

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Step 3”

Below the information for the non-petitioning parent or guardian, check all of the appropriate boxes. Then explain why the non-petitioning parent or guardian is not participating in the petition.

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Step 4”

If there is a co-petitioner, provide the necessary information in the next section.

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Step 5”

The next two sections list the current legal name of the minor, requested name of the minor, their present address, their date and place of birth, and their social security number. If more sections are needed, another form will need filled out.

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Step 6”

In the next section, the petitioner(s) need to provide specific reasons why they are requesting a change of name for the minor.

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Step 7”

At the bottom of the application, the petitioner(s) needs to provide their signature and date of signature on the lines provided. Make sure to sign the form in front of the Clerk.

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Step 8”

Make copies of the forms and file the forms with the Clerk. There will be a filing fee of $150.00. Fill out Form PC-184 if you cannot afford the filing fees.

“Application for Change of Name (Minor) PC-900 Step 9”

The petitioner(s) will be provided with the date, time and location of the hearing. All interested parties will be informed of the hearing.