Name and Gender Marker Change

This form may be helpful if you would like to ask the court to change your name or your minor child’s name. There are also forms to change your or your minor child’s gender marker.

What are the qualifications?

For the minor name change forms when parents agree:

  1. You would like to change the name of your minor child.
  2. The minor child is not in jail or prison.
  3. You are the parent or guardian of the minor child.
  4. The child is less than seventeen (17) years old.
  5. The other parent has consented, or will consent, to the name change of the child.

For the minor name change forms when parents disagree:

  1. You would like to change the name of your minor child.
  2. The minor child is not in jail or prison.
  3. You are the parent or guardian of the minor child.
  4. The child is less than seventeen (17) years old.
  5. Consent from the other parent or guardian is not required because a court hearing will be necessary.

For the minor gender marker change forms:

  1. Child is less than eighteen (18) years old.

For the adult name change forms:

  1. You would like to change your name.
  2. You are not in jail or prison.
  3. You are seventeen (17) years old, or older.
  4. You are not required to register as a sex or violent offender.
  5. You are not trying to avoid creditors.

For the adult gender marker change forms:

  1. You are eighteen (18) years old, or older.

For the adult name and gender marker change forms:

  1. You would like to change your name.
  2. You are not in jail or prison.
  3. You are eighteen (18) years old, or older.
  4. You are not required to register as a sex or violent offender.
  5. You are not trying to avoid creditors.
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Before Starting

We recommend you set aside 1-2 hours to complete the Forms. Representing yourself in court should not be taken lightly, and there are many reasons why hiring an attorney is a good idea. If you do choose to represent yourself, click here for what you need to know.

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We’ve provided instructions on how to complete these forms on your own but representing yourself in court should not be taken lightly, and there are many reasons why hiring an attorney is a good idea. In fact, we suggest that even if you use the forms provided on this site that you still talk with an attorney before submitting the forms to a court to get the best result possible.

Name and Gender Marker Change

This Form Helper asks you questions and uses your answers to fill out the forms so you can ask the court to change your name and or your gender marker if you are an adult.

Complete Name And/Or Gender Marker Change Forms

Complete the Name and/or Gender Marker Change Forms by using the Form Helper (*currently down for maintenance) above or printing the appropriate form instructions and forms packet attached at the bottom of the page. The Form Helper will walk you through a series of questions that will automatically fill and complete all forms. If you are printing the forms out to complete, only print the forms and instructions that you would like to file with the court.

File Name And/Or Gender Marker Change Forms

Review the resources in this section for information about filing your Name and/or Gender Marker Change Forms with the court.

After a Case Is Filed

Once the court approves your court forms, you may need to take more steps. Review the resources in this section for help and information.