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Request and Order Regarding Alternate Service of Notice of Name Change Hearing

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is used to ask the court for permission to serve notice about a name change hearing in a different way than usual. It asks the court to order an alternate method of service if the person who needs to be notified cannot be found at their last known address.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 3.613(E)(2)(b)

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a parent seeking a name change needs to ask the court for permission to serve notice to the noncustodial parent in a way other than personal delivery.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The petitioner fills out this form, and an attorney may also sign it. The court will fill out the final order.
What does the court decide with this form?
The court will either order the alternate service method or deny the request for alternate service.
Is there a fee involved?
The form includes sections for calculating service fees, which may include fees for miles traveled or incorrect addresses.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2023.

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