Order Changing the Name of a Child [Filed by One Parent] (Other Parent Deceased or Rights Terminated)

This form is an official court order used to change a child's name. It is filled out after a hearing where the judge agrees to the name change.

The court describes it as: Submit with petition when one parent files and the other is dead/has no rights. If judge agrees, order will be signed.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?

The form is filled out after a hearing, and the judge signs the final order. The parent filing the request is the petitioner. Great care must be taken to fill out the sections correctly.

Does this form require the other parent to be present?

No, the form has sections for when the other parent is deceased or when their parental rights have been terminated by a court order.

Is a filing fee mentioned?

The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this order.

Revision history

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

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