Indiana Adult Name Change Packet

STATE OF INDIANA
NAME CHANGE
ADULT - PACKET
Control Number - IN-NAME-1

Prepared by U.S. Legal Forms, Inc.
Copyright 2016 - U.S. Legal Forms, Inc.

I. EXPLANATION OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

A. In Indiana, an action for a court ordered Change of Name begins with the filing of a Petition in the Circuit Court. The Petition must contain certain information. The forms in this packet include the necessary information for an Adult Name Change in the State of Indiana.

B. You can use this packet if:

► You are at least 18 years of age;

► You are not in jail or prison;

► You have not been convicted of a felony in the last ten years;

► You have proper and reasonable cause for the requested change of name;

► You are not changing your name to avoid debts or defraud creditors.

II. WHAT FORMS ARE INCLUDED

A. Appearance by Self-Represented Person in Civil Case - (IN-NC-101) Form that established the details relating to the Petitioner - name, address, phone, etc.

B. Verified Petition for Change of Name - (IN-NC-102) This document states the reasons and other required details for your name change.

C. Notice of Petition for Name Change - (IN-NC-103) This is the form used by the Court to officially set the Petition for hearing.

D. Affidavit of Publication - (IN-NC-104) This form provides proof of publication of the Notice of Filing and is completed by an employee of the newspaper.

E. Notice of Filing Proof of Publication - (IN-NC-105) After receipt of the Affidavit of Publication, or other proof of publication, the Petitioner uses this form to file with the court the Affidavit or Proof of Publication with attached copies of the Notice of Petition for Name Change.

F. Order on Verified Petition for Change of Name - (IN-NC-106) This is the final ruling of the court approving the requested name change.

III. PROCEDURE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (ADULT) FOR THE STATE OF INDIANA.

A. Preliminary Note:

1. The attached forms may be completed by:

a. Printing the forms and completing by hand. Use black ink and print neatly.

b. Printing the forms and completing using a typewriter.

c. By completing the forms on your computer using a word processing program and then printing the forms.

2. Use complete names and not initials. Check your spelling carefully, a misspelled word can delay your name change.

3. Print as many complete sets of the forms as needed. NOTE: It is recommended that you check with the clerk of the circuit court to determine the number of copies required by the court.

4. All forms with a heading require that the heading be completed. You will need to add the name of the court and the full name of the Petitioner. The "Case No." will be provided by the court clerk at the time of filing.

5. Forms that require your signature and include a notary block MUST be signed in the presence of the notary or court clerk.

6. When a form is filed with the court, request the clerk "file-stamp" one copy of the form for your file.

7. A Law Summary is available and can be printed for your State.

B. Procedure

Step 1: Complete all the forms using complete names - middle names instead of middle initials.

Step 2: Take the originals and the copies of the Appearance and the Verified Petition for Change of Name to the proper Court Clerk in the county where you live.

Step 3: There will be a filing fee in most counties. The Clerk will instruct you where to pay the filing fee and the appropriate amount.

Step 4: Contact a newspaper in the county where you live and make arrangements to publish a legal notice of your change of name.

Step 5: You must wait at least thirty (30) days after the last date of publication before you file proof with the Court.

Step 6: At the hearing, any persons objecting to the requested Name Change will be heard by the Court.

Step 6: If the Court is satisfied as to the truth of the allegations and proper publication, the Court will issue the Order of Name Change.

NOTE ABOUT COMPLETING THE FORMS

The forms in this packet contain “form fields” created using Microsoft Word. If you do not see the gray shaded form fields, enable forms in your word processor. The forms are locked and content cannot be changed unless unprotected.

LAW SUMMARY

You may access the law summary by going to this URL address:

http://www.uslegalforms.com/in/IN-NAME-1.htm

DISCLAIMER

These materials were developed by U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. based upon statutes and forms for the State of Indiana. All Information and Forms are subject to this Disclaimer: All forms in this package are provided without any warranty, express or implied, as to their legal effect and completeness. Please use at your own risk. If you have a serious legal problem we suggest that you consult an attorney.

Sample Form Fields

Court Name:

Case No.:

Petitioner Name:

Current Address:

Phone Number:

Effective Date:

Reason for Name Change:

I am at least 18 years of age    I am not in jail or prison

Not convicted of felony in last 10 years    Not changing name to avoid debts