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Instructions for Adult Name Change
Marion County Circuit Court Third Judicial District You may use these forms if you are an adult (18 or older) and if you live in Marion County. Forms will be filed in the Family Law Department, located on the first floor of the courthouse. If you live in West Salem, you must file for a name change in Polk County and you should not use these forms.

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Filing the Petition

To begin the process, you must fill out and file Form #1, the Petition for Change of Name. Fill in all the blanks on the form, except the signature on the verification (the signature line that says "petitioner" on the second page), and the case number. You must sign the verification in front of either a notary public, or court staff. After you have filled out the Petition, fill out Form #2, the Notice of Petition for Change of Name. Fill in a weekday at least 14 days after the date you post the notice in the space available for the deadline to file objections. You will need to put this same date in the area that says: "DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE BEFORE _____." Have your forms reviewed by staff in the Family Law Department. Staff will make a copy of the Notice of Petition for Name Change, and then will send you to the cashier's window to pay the $99.00 fee. When you pay the filing fee, you will get a case number. 2. Posting the First Notice

After you have filed your petition and obtained your case number, the next step is to post notice. You may check at the information window on the first floor of the Courthouse for bulletin board sites in the Courthouse where you may post. Other places where notice may be posted include city hall, fire stations, laundromats and community centers. 3. Objections

If any objections are filed, you will be notified by mail of a hearing date. It is your responsibility to keep the court informed of your current address where notices of hearing dates can be sent. At the hearing, the judge will hear from you and the person filing objections, and will decide whether to grant the name change. 4. Submitting the Judgment

Fifteen days after you have posted the notice, you will return to the courthouse to file your proof of posting and submit the form for the judgment. Fill out Form #3, the Proof of Posting Notice of Petition for Change of Name, but do not sign it until you are in front of a notary public or court staff. The Court encourages you to attach a copy or the original notice you posted to the proof of posting. You are welcome to remove the original notice from the bulletin board. Next go to the Family Law Department and file the proof of posting (Form #3) and, at the same time, submit Form #4, the Change of Name General Judgment. When filling out the judgment, fill out only the blanks with an asterisk (*). The Instructions for Marion County Adult Name Change - Page 1 of 2 FC (1/1/07)

Judge will fill out the rest. When you submit the judgment, please provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard. Court staff will use this to notify you when the judgment has been signed. The judgment will generally be signed within a few days of being submitted, but it may take longer depending on the judge's schedule. 5. Posting the Last Notice

After the judgment has been signed, you must post an additional notice. Even though a judgment has been signed, your name change is not legally effective until you comply with this requirement. Fill out Form #5, Notice of Change of Name Judgment, make a copy (or come to room 1283 and we will make a copy for you), and post the notice the same way you posted your first notice. At the same time, fill out and file Form #6, the Proof of Posting Notice of Change of Name Judgment. Do not sign Form #6 until you are in front of a court staff person or a notary public. You may do this the same day that you post Form #5. If the proof of posting is not filed, the Court may set aside the judgment without further notice or hearing. 6. Changing Your Name in Other Official Records

In order to change your name on other official records (e.g., DMV, passport, Social Security), you will need a certified copy of the Change of Name General Judgment (this is Form #4, but only court staff can make a certified copy). There is a charge of $5.00 plus $0.25 per page for the certified copy. To change your birth certificate to show your new name, contact Center for Health Statistics, PO Box 14050, Portland, OR 97214 (503)731-4108. 7. Reminder!

Please note that these forms are designed to work for most people, but we cannot address all possible situations. Also, the court cannot provide legal advice. If these forms do not cover your situation, if you cannot understand these instructions, or if you have questions that are not covered by these instructions, please consult an attorney. The Oregon State Bar can provide assistance locating an attorney, including lawyers willing to provide a low cost initial consultation. For more information, call 1-800-452-8260, or visit www.osbar.org/public/legalhelp.html. Each county in Oregon has its own procedures for name changes. These forms have not been approved by, and may not be accepted by, any county other than Marion County.

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FC (1/1/07)