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Arkansas court form packet
Download the Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 2 documents in editable Word and print-ready PDF formats. Use the Word version for editing and the PDF for print-ready reference.
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VERIFIED PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (ADULT). The PublicLegal-authored Arkansas petition that opens a name-change case in the circuit court of your county — Arkansas publishes no official form.
Caption: the circuit court and county, the petition by your current legal name, and the case number the clerk assigns.
Facts and declarations: your current and requested names, good cause, and a good-faith recital — with date of birth, driver-license, and Social Security numbers flagged confidential for the court’s copy only (Administrative Orders 19/21), plus the § 12-12-906(f) registrant recital.
The full packet also includes the proposed Order in a court copy (with identifiers) and a redacted public copy, a PublicLegal filing guide with printable checklist, and an editable Word set of every instrument.
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Yes. This product is the Arkansas 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 editable Word and print-ready PDF formats. 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. Arkansas sets no statewide newspaper-publication, fingerprint, or background-check requirement for a standard adult name change — the verified petition and a good-cause showing are the core requirements.
Typically $165 statewide — the $150 base fee (§ 21-6-403(b)(1)) plus the $15 court-technology fee (§ 21-6-416). An in forma pauperis waiver is available under Rule 72.
Only incident to marriage or when necessary for religious exercise (§ 12-12-906(f)). A permitted change must be reported in person within five calendar days; a violation is a Class C felony.
No. Arkansas publishes no statewide official name-change form, so this packet’s instruments are PublicLegal-authored to Ark. Code Ann. § 9-2-101. Free Arkansas Law Help versions exist, and any county cover sheet is free from the circuit clerk.