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Maryland court form packet
Download the Maryland 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 Maryland 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 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 minor set. 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 CHANGE OF NAME OF A MINOR (CC-DR-062, Rev. 01/2023). The official Maryland Judiciary petition a parent, guardian, or custodian files in the circuit court where the child or a parent/guardian lives, under Md. Rule 15-901.
CONSENT FORMS INCLUDED: every parent, guardian, and custodian signs CC-DR-063 (Rev. 07/2026); a child 10 or older signs CC-DR-119. No consent? Serve the clerk's notice — 30 days of silence is deemed consent.
NO NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION: the only notice is service on a non-consenting parent, guardian, or custodian. The court prepares and signs the order itself.
The full packet opens with the PublicLegal filing guide whose last page is a printable checklist (before filing / hearing day / after the order), then all three official forms. Court blanks are free at mdcourts.gov.
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Yes. This product is the Maryland 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 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.
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.
The fast path is a signed CC-DR-063 consent from every parent, guardian, and custodian. Without one, the clerk issues a Notice you must serve; the person served has 30 days to object, and silence is deemed consent. Only parents, guardians, and custodians may object to a minor’s change.
A child 10 or older signs CC-DR-119 telling the court whether they consent or object — the court weighs it. For a child under 10, the petition states whether the child objects. The judge decides the child’s best interest.
$165 statewide circuit court fee; a fee waiver is available (CC-DC-089).
No. Maryland repealed publication — the only notice is service on a non-consenting parent, guardian, or custodian.