ID H0201

Petition for a name change must be signed by the person (if adult or emancipated minor), one parent (if minor), a guardian, or a relative/friend, and must specify place of birth, residence, present name, proposed name, and reason for change.

If a minor's petition is signed by only one parent, the petition must specify the name and address of the other parent if living.

If a guardian files a petition for a minor, the petition must specify the names and addresses of living parents, or if both parents are deceased or addresses unknown, the names and addresses of living grandparents.

"Emancipated minor" is defined as any minor who has been married or is in active military service.

Notice of hearing must be published for four successive weeks in a newspaper in the county, or if no newspaper exists, posted at three public places for a period designated by the court.

If a petition is filed by one parent, notice of the hearing must be served on the other parent at least 30 days before the hearing.

If a petition is filed by a guardian, notice of the hearing must be served on the parents or grandparents (as specified in the petition) at least 30 days before the hearing.