Child's Consent to Name Change
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This form is used when a child who is ten years old or older needs to give their agreement for a name change. It asks the child to print their current name, state their age, and write down the new name they want to use.
The court describes it as: Submit with petition. Use if child is ten years or older. Child must consent to name change.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used when a child who is ten years or older is involved in a name change case and must give their consent to the change.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who needs to fill out this form?
- This form is for the child who is ten years old or older and must consent to the name change.
- What information does the child provide?
- The child must print their current name, state their age, and write down the new name they want.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.
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