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Probate 21.0

Application for Change of Name of Adult

Ohio · Supreme Court of Ohio

This form is used to ask the court to officially change an adult's name. The applicant fills out the form with their current name, the name they want, and the reason for the change.

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This form is used by an adult who has lived in the county for at least 60 days to request a legal change of name through the probate court.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The applicant fills out this form, and an attorney may also fill out parts of it if they are representing the applicant.
What information is needed?
The form requires the applicant's current name, the name they want, and the county where they have lived for at least 60 days.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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