INSTRUCTIONS: VERIFIED PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR PS-34282-5

Apart from the required questions and Petition, the following forms are also required:

· Appearance by Self-Represented Person in Civil Case TCM-TR3.1-6

· Affidavit of Diligent Search PS-34282-7

· Notice of Filing Proof of Publication PS-34282-8

· Notice of Hearing PS-34282-9

· Order on Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor PS-34282-10

“Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor PS-34282-5 Step 1”

Make sure to complete the heading of the form. Then, provide the full legal name of the petitioner on the first line. In part 1, circle if you are the father, mother, or guardian of the minor. This petition is only valid if the other parent cannot be reached, and the Affidavit of Diligent Search proves the circumstances.

“Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor PS-34282-5 Step 2”

In part 3, provide the current legal name of the child. On the next two lines, provide the child’s date of birth include month, date and year and the child’s mailing address. If the child’s residential address is different from the mailing address, provide the address on the given lines.

“Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor PS-34282-5 Step 3”

I part 6, provide the driver’s license number of Indiana identification card number of the child. Bring this form with you to the Change of Name Hearing.

“Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor PS-34282-5 Step 4”

In part 7, provide any previous names of the minor child. In part 8, select what form of identification you will bring with you to the Change of Name Hearing to prove the minor is a US citizen.

“Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor PS-34282-5 Step 5”

In part 9, you need to prove the minor has never been convicted of a felony. You cannot request a change of name if the minor has been convicted of a felony.

“Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor PS-34282-5 Step 6”

In part 14, state the proposed name of the child. Sign the form in front of the Circuit Court Clerk.

“Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor PS-34282-5 Step 7”

Complete the rest of the forms, make copies, and bring the packet with you to the Clerk’s Office. The clerk will provide you with instructions about publishing Notice in a local newspaper.