Petition for Name Change (Adult)

State your current legal name and the requested new name. Explain the reason for the name change (marriage, divorce, personal preference, gender identity). Provide your date of birth, Social Security Number, and confirm you have no felony convictions or pending criminal charges. Most states require publication of the name change petition in a local newspaper. After the court grants the order, update your Social Security card, driver's license, passport, and other documents.