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Download the District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia 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 county court. Your personal details are not entered into an online form builder.
The packet helps organize the petition, verification/order materials, and supporting court paperwork commonly required for a legal name change.
This state packet includes 1 document in editable Word and print-ready PDF formats. Use the Word version for editing and the PDF for print-ready reference.
Researched filing overview
An adult D.C. resident files an Application for Change of Name in Superior Court with identification, proof of D.C. residency, and birth-record documentation.
D.C. no longer uses newspaper publication for standard adult name changes. Instead, applicants must notify creditors and other interested parties, and some applicants with records must notify law-enforcement agencies.
The court sets or reviews the case after notice requirements are met. Procedural problems with notice can delay the order.
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Petition for Change of Name of Adult
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District of Columbia County of ________________ |
Court _____________________________ Docket No. ________________________ |
| Name of Petitioner:_____________________________ | In re: Change of Name of Adult |
| From: _____________________________ To: _______________________________ |
Petitioner makes the following declaration:
1. Birth Date and Place: Petitioner was born on _______________________, ______ in ________________________ [city], ________________________ [county], ________________________ [state]. A certified copy of petitioner's birth certificate is attached to this petition.
2. Birth Name: Petitioner was named
____________________________________________ at birth, and as of the date of
this petition, the Petitioner has always been known by that name, with the
following exceptions, if any:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
[list all legal names previously held].
3. Residence: Petitioner resides at _______________________ [insert residential address] and has lived at this address for ________ [insert length of time in months or years at this address].
4. Petitioner's Parents: The father of the Petitioner is named ______________________________________________, and he resides at _____________________________________________________________________________ [insert residential address of father]. The mother of the Petitioner is named ______________________________________________, and she resides at _____________________________________________________________________________ [insert residential address of mother].
5. Reason for Name Change: Petitioner seeks to change his or her
name to ______________________________________________ and offers the following
reason(s) for seeking to do so:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________.
6. Legal and Creditor Status: Petitioner does not have any outstanding judgments, has never been convicted of a crime, and is not involved in any pending legal actions.
7. Additional Declarations: In addition to the foregoing
statements, the Petitioner further declares:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
[insert additional declarations, if any].
NOW, THEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court order the Petitioner's name changed as follows:
| From: ____________________________________________ To: ______________________________________________ |
Verification
I, ______________________________________________[name of Petitioner], affirm under penalty of
perjury that I am the Petitioner in the foregoing Petition to
Change Name of Adult and that all statements in this Petition are accurate to the best of my
knowledge.
| _____________________________________________ | _________________ |
| Petitioner's Signature | Date |
|
_____________________________________________ Petitioner's Address, Line 1 _____________________________________________ |
|
| Petitioner's Address, Line 2 |
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this ____ day of __________________,
20_____.
__________________________________
Notary
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Yes. This product is the District of Columbia adult name change packet tied to this state-specific page and the packet documents shown above.
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Complete the petition and related court documents, then file them with the appropriate county 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, county 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. D.C. uses notice to creditors and interested parties instead of newspaper publication.
In the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.