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CC-1411

Application for Change of Name (Adult)

Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia

This form is used to ask the court to legally change a person's name. It asks the applicant to provide their current name, birth name, and details about their residence and parents.

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used by an adult who wishes to apply to the Circuit Court to change their legal name.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The applicant, who is the person seeking the name change, fills out this form.
What information is required?
The form asks for the applicant's current name, birth name, residence address, and parents' full names.

Revision history

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

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    Application for Change of Name (Minor)

    This form is an application used to ask the court to change the name of a minor. It asks for details about the minor, the person filling out the form, and the reasons for the name change.

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