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FM-NCC4-100Legal-aid form

Petition to Change the Name of a Child - Nonparent or Guardian - Other Conservator, or Legal Guardian Will be Served

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This form is used by someone who is not a parent to ask the court to change a child's name. It asks the court to officially change the name and requires notice to be given to the child's parents and other related people.

The court describes it as: For non-parents. Use to ask the court to change a child's name. The legal guardian(s) will be given notice.

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a non-parent, such as a managing conservator or legal guardian, needs to ask the court to legally change a child's name.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
The person filling out this form is the Petitioner, which is described as a nonparent managing conservator or legal guardian. Great care must be taken to fill out the information for all required parties. Great care must be taken to fill out the information for all required parties.
Does this form require paying a fee?
The form mentions that the filer understands they may need to pay a fee or file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs form.

Revision history

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

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