Wisconsin Adult Name Change Packet

STATE OF WISCONSIN NAME CHANGE ADULT PACKET

Prepared by U.S. Legal Forms, Inc.

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

Control Number: WI-NAME-1

This packet contains the following:

1. Instructions;

2. Forms List; and

3. Access to Wisconsin Law Summary.

I. EXPLANATION OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

A. In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin.

B. You can use this packet if:

▶ You are at least 18 years of age and have been a resident of the county in which you will file for the required amount of time as reflected in the law summary.

▶ 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. Petition for Name Change - (WI-NC-101) This document states the reasons and other required details for your name change.

B. Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing - (WI-NC-102) This document officially sets the matter for hearing.

C. Order for Change of Name - (WI-NC-104) This is the final statement of the legalities and terms of your name change. Once this form is signed by the Judge and filed with the court, the name change is effective.

D. Order Denying Name Change - (WI-NC-106) - This form is an order denying the name change request. It is included out of an abundance of caution. If the name change is denied please contact customer service.

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

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 at least 2 copies of each form. It is recommended that you print three (3) complete sets of forms.

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.

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. Make at least 2 copies of each form.

NOTE: The Petition must be signed before a Notary Public. This should be done prior to making copies.

Step 2: File the forms in the Circuit Court in the county in which you have been a resident and pay the appropriate fee.

Step 3: After filing, arrange for publication of the Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing once a week for (3) consecutive weeks.

Step 4: Attend the Name Change Hearing. Bring the original or certified copy of your birth certificate for the judge's review.

Step 5: Obtain a certified copy of the Order from the Clerk after it has been signed by the Judge and file the Order for Name Change according to local Court procedure.

You are now ready to notify appropriate persons and governmental agencies of the change.

NOTE ABOUT COMPLETING THE FORMS

The forms in this packet contain “form fields” created using Microsoft Word. “Form fields” facilitate completion of the forms using your computer. They do not limit your ability to print the form “in blank” and complete with a typewriter or by hand.

If you do not see the gray shaded form fields, go to the View menu, click on Toolbars, and then select Forms.

The forms are locked which means that the content of the forms cannot be changed. You can only fill in the information in the fields.

After any required changes and re-protecting the document, click on the first form field and enter the required information.

LAW SUMMARY

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

http://www.uslegalforms.com/wi/WI-NAME-1.htm

DISCLAIMER

These materials were developed by U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. based upon statutes and forms for the State of Wisconsin. 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.

THESE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Petitioner / User Information

Reason for Name Change

Signature Section

Notary Acknowledgment

Additional Information

Comments / Notes