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Maryland court form packet
Download the Maryland 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 Maryland 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 + official Maryland petition (Rev. 08/2025). Use the PDF files for print-ready review and filing preparation.
Researched filing overview
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PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF AN ADULT (CC-DR-060, Rev. 08/2025). The official Maryland Judiciary petition that opens an adult name-change case in the circuit court where you live, work, or were born, under Md. Rule 15-901.
NO NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION: Maryland replaced publication with a 30-day objection window after filing — the court may not enter the order earlier than 30 days after the petition is filed.
The court signs its own order: Maryland has no party-prepared decree form; the judge prepares and signs the order and may rule without a hearing.
The full packet opens with the PublicLegal filing guide whose last page is a printable checklist (before filing / hearing day / after the order), then this petition. Court blanks are free at mdcourts.gov.
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Yes. This product is the Maryland 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. Publication was repealed; instead the court waits at least 30 days after filing before entering the order — that window is when anyone with a valid reason may object (Md. Rule 15-901(f)).
$165 circuit court fee; a waiver is available (Request for Waiver of Prepaid Costs, CC-DC-089). File in person, by mail, or via MDEC — e-filing is optional without a lawyer.
Usually not — the court may rule on the papers, and some counties set a short hearing. The court may not deny a petition without a hearing, and the court prepares and signs the order itself.
Often. A marriage certificate updates most records, and after a divorce the Motion for Restoration of Former Name (CC-DR-097) restores a former name without a new petition. This packet is for changes those documents do not cover.