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Kentucky court form packet
Download the Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky court forms (AOC-295 petition, AOC-296 order). 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.
PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE — Kentucky Court of Justice form AOC-295, rev. 8-23. The official statewide petition that opens a name-change case in the District Court of the county where you live (KRS Chapter 401).
Caption: the court, county, and division, with the case number the clerk assigns.
Choose-one block: the same official form serves adults and minors — the petitioner selects "above-captioned adult" (the adult path) or a parent/guardian option.
Petitioner facts: your original name, the desired new name, date and place of birth, current county residence, and your reasons, signed before the clerk (notary block on the form).
The full packet also includes the official Name Change Order (AOC-296) for the judge to sign, and a PublicLegal filing guide ending in a printable checklist.
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Yes. This product is the Kentucky 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. Kentucky law (KRS Chapter 401) has no newspaper-publication requirement for a court-ordered name change.
$50 (CR 3.03(1)(e)). If you cannot afford it, ask the clerk for AOC-026, the Motion for Waiver of Costs and Fees.
Only current residence in the county where you file — Kentucky has no minimum length-of-residency rule for a name change (KRS 401.010).
Usually yes — a marriage certificate, or a divorce decree that restores a former name, is accepted by most agencies without a separate petition. Use this packet when the name you want is not on either document.