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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 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 1 document in print-ready PDF format. Use the PDF files for print-ready review and filing preparation.
Researched filing overview
A parent, guardian, or custodian files a minor name-change petition in the circuit court where the child or a parent, guardian, or custodian lives.
Each parent, guardian, or custodian who has not consented must be served and has an opportunity to consent or object. Minors who are at least 10 may file a consent or objection.
For a Maryland-born child under 12 months old, the Department of Health may provide a non-court birth-record process if both parents agree.
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Petition for Change of Name of Minor
|
State of Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland 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.
Yes. A minor who is at least 10 may file a consent or objection form.
If the child was born in Maryland, is under 12 months old, and both parents agree, the Department of Health may change the name without a court order.