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Probate 21.4

Consent to Change of Name

Ohio · Supreme Court of Ohio

This form is used to show that a parent agrees to a change of name. It allows the parent to give up the right to a hearing and agree to the name change as written in the Application.

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Stage: Motions

This form is used when a parent needs to give their agreement for someone's name to be changed through the Probate Court.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Consent to Change of Name. It is used to show that a parent agrees to a name change. Greatly, it waives notice of the hearing on the Application for Change of Name.
Who fills out this form?
The form requires the undersigned, who is a parent or alleged father, to sign it.

Revision history

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

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