Adult residents of Kansas can change their name after marriage, divorce or for personal reasons.You can change your name at the District Court in the county in which you live.You can get a court order changing your name after following proper court procedures.
Step 1: You can choose a new name.
Choose between a new first, middle, or last name.It will be the same process if you choose a completely new name or simply a new middle name.
Step 2: The court forms need to be completed.
Standardized name change forms for adults have been approved by the Kansas Judicial Council.The Civil Cover Sheet gives the court your contact information.This document formally requests a name change.You may be required to publish notice of your name change in the newspaper.If that is the case, you will use this form to do so.You can mail notice of your name change to the appropriate parties.If that is the case, you will use this form to do so.This is the document that the court signs in order to change your name.
Step 3: The petition for change of name should be filed with the court.
The original and one copy of the Petition should be filed with the District Court Clerk in the county in which you live.The Civil Cover Sheet should be filed with the Clerk.You have to be a resident of Kansas for 60 days before you can file a petition for a name change.You must be at least 18 years old to file a petition for a name change.
Step 4: The court filing fee is paid by you.
The fee will vary by county.If you don't know the correct amount of the court filing fee, contact your Clerk.The fee is usually between $150 and $175.If you cannot afford to pay the filing fee, you can ask the court to waive it.
Step 5: The case number and division assignment can be obtained from the Clerk.
In order to know the name of the court that your case has been assigned to, you will need this information.You will need to contact your court directly and inquire about notice and a hearing date.Each District Court in Kansas has the power to determine which notice method must be used by individuals who want to change their names.
Step 6: If you have to change your name, publish it in the newspaper.
If your court requires notice by publication, you will need to publish notice of your name change in a newspaper in the county in which you live.You can contact the legal department of the newspaper.You will have to pay a fee for your notice to be published.Your notice must be published at least once a week.The newspaper will send a statement of publication to either you or the court.Bring the statement to your court hearing if you receive it.
Step 7: If you have to, mail notice of your name change.
You will need to send each notice by registered mail.Bring the return receipt with you to your court hearing so that you can show proof of your name change.All interested parties should receive notice by mail.
Step 8: There is a court hearing.
You should bring your proof of notice with you to your hearing.Bring your completed order to the hearing.The judge will sign the order changing your name.
Step 9: You should keep your original name order.
The changing of one's name can be done with this official certificate.You can change your name at any public or private institution with this document.
Step 10: If you want, you can amend your birth certificate.
You don't have to change your birth certificate to show your new name.If you want to amend your birth certificate, you have to pay a $15.00 fee and mail a copy of your name change order to the Office of Vital Statistics.You can mail your request to the Amendment Unit of the Office of Vital Statistics.You will have to pay an additional fee if you want a certified copy of your amended birth certificate.
Step 11: You can change your name with the Social Security Administration.
You should bring your name change order to the Social Security Administration office.Proof of your identity, such as a driver's license or other identification card, will be required.
Step 12: Do you want to change your name?
To get your name changed on your driver's license, you will need to bring a name change order to the Department of Motor Vehicles.The name change order has to be the original one.
Step 13: You can change your name with other offices.
Notices of your name change should be given to your bank, IRS, and your employer.You should change your name with your cell phone provider, electric company, and gas company.
Step 14: Take your marriage certificate with you.
You can take your marriage certificate to the Social Security Administration after you are married.You can legally change your name.You don't need to file a name change petition if you fill out separate change of name forms at each agency.
Step 15: You can use the simplified name change service on the Kansas state government website.
The forms for changing your name can be found in this easy service.A one-time fee of $30 is required to use this service.
Step 16: You should include your name change in your divorce decree.
Make sure your attorney has a name change request written into the divorce decree that the judge will sign.Take your divorce decree to the relevant state and private agencies to legally change your name.
Step 17: The court can restore your maiden name or previously married name.
If your divorce decree did not include your name change, this option is available.People who have recently gotten divorced are the reason for the simplified procedure.