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Download the Delaware petition for change of name of minor packet for your child. This state-specific self-help form package is ready for instant secure access and includes the packet documents listed below.
A practical minor name change packet built around the court filing documents used to request an official name change order.
Prepared for Delaware minor 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 4 documents in print-ready PDF format. Use the PDF files for print-ready review and filing preparation.
Researched filing overview
A parent or legal guardian files a Petition for Minor Name Change in Delaware Family Court in the county where the child lives.
At least one parent or guardian must sign, and if a parent does not consent, additional notice, service, or situational forms are required.
Delaware minor name changes use a notice/publication process and a hearing, and the court decides based on the child’s best interests.
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Petition for Change of Name of Minor
|
State of Delaware County of ________________ |
Court _____________________________ Docket No. ________________________ |
| Name of Petitioner(s): | In re: Change of Name of Minor |
|
_____________________________ _____________________________ |
From: _____________________________ To: _______________________________ |
Petitioner(s) makes (make) the following declaration:
1. Birth Date and Place: The minor was born on _______________________, 20____ in ________________________ [city], ________________________ [county], ________________________ [state]. A certified copy of the minor's birth certificate is attached to this petition.
2. Birth Name: The minor was named
____________________________________________ at birth, and as of the date of
this petition, the minor has always been known by that name, with the
following exceptions, if any:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
[list all legal names previously held].
3. Residence: The minor resides at _____________________________________________________________________________ [insert the minor's residential address] and has lived at this address for ________ [insert length of time in months or years at this address]. The Petitioner(s) resides (reside) at _____________________________________________________________________________ [insert residential address] and has (have) lived at this address for ________ [insert length of time in months or years at this address].
4. Minor's Parents: The father of the minor is named ______________________________________________, and he resides at _____________________________________________________________________________ [insert residential address of father]. The mother of the minor is named ______________________________________________, and she resides at _____________________________________________________________________________ [insert residential address of mother].
5. Reason for Name Change: Petitioner(s) seeks (seek) to change
said minor's
name to ______________________________________________ and offers (offer) the following reason(s) for seeking to do so:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________.
6. Legal and Creditor Status: The minor 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(s) further declares (declare):
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
[insert additional declarations, if any].
NOW, THEREFORE, the Petitioner(s) requests (request) that the court order the minor's name changed as follows:
| From: ____________________________________________ To: ______________________________________________ |
Verification (Petitioner #1)
I,
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ [name of Petitioner], affirm under penalty of
perjury that I am the (a) Petitioner in the foregoing Petition to
Change Name of Minor 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 |
Verification (Petitioner #2, if any)
I,
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ [name of Petitioner], affirm under penalty of
perjury that I am the (a) Petitioner in the foregoing Petition to
Change Name of Minor 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
| About this Consent to Change of Name of Minor Form: The following consent form may accompany the Petition for Change of Name of Minor if needed. Contact the court clerk in the county in which the minor resides to determine whether this consent is required. |
Consent to Change of Name of Minor
|
State of Delaware County of ________________ |
Court _____________________________ Docket No. ________________________ |
| Name of Petitioner(s): | In re: Change of Name of Minor |
|
_____________________________ _____________________________ |
From: _____________________________ To: _______________________________ |
I make the following declaration:
1. Name: My name is
____________________________________________, and as of the date of
the signing of this Consent, I have always been known by that name, with the
following exceptions, if any:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
2. Residence: I reside at _____________________________________________________________________________ [insert the residential address] and have lived at this address for ________ [insert length of time in months or years at this address].
3. Consent to Change of Name of Minor: I am fully informed of the legal consequences and effects, and I give my consent to the request of the Petitioner(s) to change the name of said minor child as follows:
| From: ____________________________________________ To: ______________________________________________ |
Verification
I,
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ [name of
individual granting his or her consent], affirm under penalty of perjury that all statements in this
Consent to Change of Name of Minor are accurate to the best of my
knowledge.
| _____________________________________________ | _________________ |
| Signature | Date |
|
_____________________________________________ Address, Line 1 _____________________________________________ |
|
| Address, Line 2 |
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Yes. This product is the Delaware minor 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.
A parent or guardian can usually file a minor name change petition, but notice to or consent from the other parent may be required. Requirements vary by state and county.
No. ILRG provides self-help legal forms and information, not legal advice. You are responsible for reviewing local court requirements before filing.
Minor name changes are handled through Delaware Family Court.
Consent is preferred; if a parent does not consent, the petitioner must provide notice and the court may address any objection.