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Alabama court form packet
Download the Alabama petition for change of name of adult packet for yourself. This state-specific self-help form package is ready for instant secure access and includes the packet documents listed below.
A practical adult name change packet built around the court filing documents used to request an official name change order.
Prepared for Alabama adult name change filings, with petition and order materials reflected in the downloadable packet.
Download the files, complete them on your own device, then file with the appropriate court. Your personal details are not entered into an online form builder.
A short PublicLegal filing guide covers this state's age split, publication and service sequence, and after-order updates — ending in a printable checklist to carry to the clerk.
This state packet includes 1 packet PDF • 3-page PublicLegal guide + the official Alabama AOC petition (PS-12). Use the PDF files for print-ready review and filing preparation.
Researched filing overview
See page 1 of the actual blank form and review a plain-language outline. The complete documents are delivered after checkout.
REQUEST TO CHANGE NAME (FOR AN ADULT) — Alabama AOC form PS-12, rev. 8/08. The official Alabama petition that opens an adult name-change case in the Probate Court of the county where you live (Ala. Code § 12-13-1(b)(10)).
Caption: the probate court and county, your current legal name, and the case number the clerk fills in.
Declarations under oath: you are an adult 19 or older residing in the county, with your birth facts, photo ID, the reason for the change, and the requested new name — plus sworn statements that you have no pending criminal charges and no disqualifying convictions, and that the change is not to defraud creditors or avoid debts.
Attachments: a certified copy of your birth certificate and photo ID go with the petition; many counties also ask for proof of residency and run ALEA/FBI background checks (county practice, not a statewide statute).
The full packet adds a PublicLegal filing guide ending in a printable checklist covering filing, the background-check question, the order, and the records to update after.
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Yes. This product is the Alabama adult name change packet tied to this state-specific page and the packet documents shown above.
The included packet documents are listed on this page. Where the same document is provided in more than one format, it is grouped once with Word, PDF, or other format badges.
This packet currently includes print-ready PDF format. The document list above reflects the packet contents for this state without exposing internal fulfillment filenames.
Complete the petition and related court documents, then file them with the appropriate court. Court filing fees and local procedures vary by county.
These forms are designed for self-help use, but ILRG does not provide legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney if your situation involves unusual facts, contested issues, or questions about local procedure.
Timing depends on the court, local scheduling, notice requirements, and whether anyone objects. Many name change matters take several weeks, but local timing can vary.
Possibly. Some states impose additional notice, waiting period, or disclosure requirements for certain convictions. Review local rules or consult an attorney if this applies to you.
No. ILRG provides self-help legal forms and information, not legal advice. You are responsible for reviewing local court requirements before filing.
No. There is no statewide requirement to publish the petition; some counties use newspaper publication only as substitute service on a person who cannot be located.
Not by statewide statute. Many probate courts require fingerprint-based ALEA and FBI checks before accepting the petition — confirm with your county probate court.
County-set — commonly about $25 to $125 depending on the county. Ask the probate clerk about payment methods and hardship practice; some counties do not waive fees.
Alabama’s age of majority is 19 (§ 26-1-1), so an 18-year-old ordinarily uses the minor packet through a parent or guardian. If a court has relieved you of the disabilities of nonage (§ 26-13-1), ask the probate clerk whether the court accepts the adult petition (PS-12).