AZ SB1199

Requires applicants for legal name changes to submit fingerprints for criminal history records checks through the Department of Public Safety, with exceptions for minors, divorce proceedings, and domestic violence victims.

Applicants must declare under penalty of perjury whether they have felony convictions, pending felony charges, charges for identity fraud offenses, or intent to change their name to commit crimes.

Authorizes courts to deny name change applications or set aside existing judgments if applicants are convicted of felonies, identity fraud offenses, or are found to be fraudulently changing their name to commit crimes.

Grants victims and prosecutors standing to contest name change applications at any time before judgment or up to one year after judgment is entered.

Permits courts to seal name change records upon request, limiting disclosure to persons protected by orders of protection, harassment injunctions, or victims of stalking.