Who fills out this form?

The person asking the court to change the child's name, who is filing the petition, fills out this form.

Does this form require paying a fee?

The form mentions that the filer understands they may need to pay a fee or file a form to show they cannot pay the fee.

Is there a separate form for the child's agreement?

Yes, there is a separate form, FM-NCC2-113, which is for the child to sign if the child is 10 years old or older.

FM-NCC2-KITLegal-aid form

Forms for child name change filed by one parent.

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This form is a packet used to ask the court to change a child's name when only one parent is filing. It asks for details about the child, the filing parent, and any other people related to the child.

The court describes it as: Form Packet. Use to ask the court to change a child's name if only one parent is filing.

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This form is used when one parent needs to file with the court to request a change to a child's legal name.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?: The person asking the court to change the child's name, who is filing the petition, fills out this form.
Does this form require paying a fee?: The form mentions that the filer understands they may need to pay a fee or file a form to show they cannot pay the fee.
Is there a separate form for the child's agreement?: Yes, there is a separate form, FM-NCC2-113, which is for the child to sign if the child is 10 years old or older.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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