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Kentucky court form packet
Download the Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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.
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-295.1 notice, AOC-296 order). Use the PDF files for print-ready review and filing preparation.
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PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE — Kentucky Court of Justice form AOC-295, rev. 8-23. The official statewide petition a parent or guardian files to change a child's name in the District Court of the county where the child lives (KRS 401.020).
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 the "living parents," "surviving parent," or "guardian" option for a child under 18.
Child facts and consents: the child's current and requested names, birth facts, and county of residence; Kentucky expects both living parents to sign, or a non-signing parent is served the Notice of Hearing (AOC-295.1).
The full packet also includes the conditional Notice of Hearing (AOC-295.1) and the official Name Change Order (AOC-296), plus a PublicLegal filing guide ending in a printable checklist.
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Yes. This product is the Kentucky minor 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 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.
Kentucky expects both living parents to sign the petition. If one parent refuses or is unavailable, you serve that parent the Notice of Hearing (AOC-295.1) and the court holds a hearing within 60 days of service, deciding on the child’s best interests (KRS 401.020(2)).
Kentucky sets no fixed age for the child’s consent. The judge considers the wishes of a child old enough to express them as part of the best-interests review.
No. Kentucky law has no newspaper-publication requirement for a name change.
Yes. The packet contains the official Kentucky Court of Justice forms (AOC-295, AOC-295.1, AOC-296) byte-for-byte, behind a PublicLegal guide. Blank forms are free at kycourts.gov.