Minor's Consent to Name Change
Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective April 1, 2025
This form is a document used to show that a minor person agrees to a name change. It asks the person to sign to give their consent for the name change mentioned in a petition.
The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 333.2872, MCL 711.1(6), MCR 3.613
Where this fits in a case
MotionsStage: Motions
This form is used in a name change case when the minor person needs to give their agreement to the court.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is for a minor person to give their consent to a name change. It is used in a name change case. The form asks the minor to sign to agree to the name change mentioned in a petition.
- Who fills out this form?
- The form requires the minor person to sign it to show their consent.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect April 1, 2025.
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