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Publication of Notice of Hearing Regarding Petition for Name Change

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective January 1, 2026

This form is used to officially announce that someone has filed paperwork to change their name. It tells people that a hearing is scheduled and what the name is currently and what it is proposed to be.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 711.1, MCR 2.106(D), MCR 3.613

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person needs to publish a notice about a name change hearing, unless the court has already given permission not to publish the notice.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should use this form?
This form is used for the required publication of notice of hearing for a name change petition.
What information does this form require?
It requires the date, time, and location of the hearing, as well as the current name and the proposed new name.
What happens after filing this form?
The petitioner must furnish an affidavit of publication to the court.

Revision history

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

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