MI HB6127

Individuals with criminal records seeking name changes are presumed to be seeking the change with fraudulent intent, with the burden on the petitioner to rebut this presumption.

Individuals age 22 or older petitioning for name changes must provide two complete sets of fingerprints to local police for comparison with state and federal records before the court can act.

Courts must forward name change orders for individuals with criminal records to the Michigan Department of State Police and relevant agencies including the Department of Corrections, sheriffs, or family courts depending on the individual's status.

Minor name changes can proceed with only custodial parent consent (rather than both parents) if the noncustodial parent has failed to provide support or contact for 2+ years or has been convicted of certain sexual abuse or child abandonment offenses.

False statements in name change petitions constitute perjury under Michigan Penal Code section 422; the amendments take effect 90 days after enactment.