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South Dakota court form packet
Download the South Dakota 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 South Dakota 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 editable Word and print-ready PDF formats. Use the Word version for editing and the PDF for print-ready reference.
Researched filing overview
A petition to change a minor’s name is filed in circuit court in the county where the child has resided for at least six months, with notice to any parent who is not a party.
The court may waive publication and open-court hearing when all parents with parental rights consent, a minor 12 or older consents, and the change is in the child’s best interests.
If those consent conditions are not met, notice is generally published once a week for four successive weeks.
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Petition for Change of Name of Minor
|
State of South Dakota 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 South Dakota 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 South Dakota 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 editable Word and print-ready PDF formats. 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.
Yes, if all statutory consent conditions are met, including consent from all parents with parental rights and from a child 12 or older.
For the no-publication exception, a minor 12 or older must give written consent.