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Application for Change of Name
Free application for change of name template for an individual petitioning to legally change their name.
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This free application for change of name covers Requested Name Change, Personal Information, Reason for Name Change, Criminal History Disclosure (if required), Certification with 7 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for individuals and small businesses handling a straightforward legal document themselves needing a clear, professional document without commissioning custom legal drafting for a routine situation. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Application for Change of Name
Petitioner: [Current Legal Name] · Date: [Date]
Requested Name Change
Current name: [Current Name] · Requested new name: [New Name]
Personal Information
Date of birth: [Date] · Place of birth: [Location] · Current address: [Address]
Reason for Name Change
[ ] Marriage [ ] Divorce [ ] Personal preference [ ] Gender transition [ ] Other: ______
Criminal History Disclosure (if required)
[ ] I have no felony convictions. [ ] I have the following felony conviction(s), and am not seeking this name change to evade law enforcement or creditors: [Details, if applicable]
Certification
I certify that this application is not made for any fraudulent or improper purpose, and the information above is true and correct.
Petitioner signature: ______________________ Date: ____________
Notarization (if required): Subscribed and sworn before me this ____ day of __________, 20__. Notary Public: ______________________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Most states require this petition to be filed with a specific court, often with a filing fee, published notice in a local newspaper, and sometimes a hearing — a name change on marriage typically follows a simpler administrative process instead of this court petition, so confirm which path actually applies to your situation.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 5 standard sections: Requested Name Change, Personal Information, Reason for Name Change, Criminal History Disclosure (if required), Certification
- 7 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Before involving a lawyer
A solid starting draft to review with counsel, or to use directly for a low-stakes situation.
FAQ
Is this application for change of name template really free?
Yes — this Application for Change of Name template on docstoc is free to view, edit online, and download as a PDF with no account or signup required.
What does this application for change of name cover?
This legal template includes Requested Name Change, Personal Information, Reason for Name Change, Criminal History Disclosure (if required). Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Legal documents are exactly where a generic template is most likely to miss something that matters — the right structure, required disclosures, and even which clauses are enforceable all vary by state and situation. Use this as a starting point for a conversation with a licensed attorney, not a substitute for one.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 7 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
Browse more free legal and related document templates in the docstoc library at /document-templates/.
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