Name and Gender Marker Change Forms
The self help forms available on this page are:
Ask to change the name of a child:
Minor Child Name Change With the Consent of Other Parent
Minor Child Name Change Without Consent of Other Parent
Ask to change the gender marker of a child:
Ask to change the name of an adult:
Ask to change the gender marker of an adult:
Minor Child Name Change With Consent Of Other Parent
Use this form packet if:
- You would like to change the name of your minor child; and
- The minor child is not in jail or prison; and
- You are the parent or guardian of the minor child; and
- The child is less than seventeen (17) years old; and
- The other parent has consented, or will consent, to the name change of the child.
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Minor Child Name Change Without Consent Of Other Parent
- You would like to change the name of your minor child; and
- The minor child is not in jail or prison; and
- You are the parent or guardian of the minor child; and
- The child is less than seventeen (17) years old; and
- Consent from the other parent or guardian is not required.
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When is consent from the other parent required for a minor's name change?
If none of the factors in Indiana Code 31-19-9-8 apply, then consent from the other parent or guardian is required.
Consent is not required when, for example, the other parent has abandoned or deserted the minor, failed to communicate significantly with the minor, or if the parent has committed a crime against the child. See Indiana Code 31-19-9-8 for more information