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PC 50d

Publication of Notice of Proceeding for Name Change

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

This form is used to officially announce that a name change case has started and to tell people who might be affected that there is a deadline to file a motion to join the case.

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

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when a person has filed a petition to change their name and needs to publish a notice about the case to inform others who might have an interest in the name change.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is for publishing a notice about a name change case. It tells people about the deadline to file a motion to intervene in the case.
Who needs to file this form?
The form is used in a name change proceeding, and the notice is directed to all persons whose interest might be affected by the name change.

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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