Ohio Name Change Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find the Ohio statutes pertaining to name change?
- What are some of the most popular reasons for a person changing his/her name?
- What are the fees involved with a name change application?
- How long will the entire application for change of name take?
- Can the entire procedure take place online or will a court appearance be necessary?
- If I was born in California but have since moved to Ohio, in which state should I file my application for change of name?
- I am only interested in changing my first name. Do your forms apply to this circumstance?
- Do I need to go through the court ordered procedure if I am only correcting my first and/or middle name(s)?
- Are your name change forms appropriate if I have recently married?
- Are your name change forms appropriate in adoption proceedings or paternity actions?
- In your notes regarding this service it states that if someone has claimed bankruptcy, they should consider contacting a lawyer. I filed for bankruptcy but have been discharged for 5 years. Should I still consider using a lawyer or is it ok to use your name change materials?
- Does your product/service provide me with all the required forms, information and filing instructions?
- How does your Document Preparation Service work?
- If I choose to purchase the Document Preparation Service, will I still have to contact all entities to amend documents, for example, passport, driver's license, etc. Or will those changes be submitted for me through this process for Document Preparation?
- If the paternal father's name isn't on my stepdaughter's birth certificate do we need to notify the paternal father of our petition?
- What if someone files an objection to my request?
- What if the request to change my name is denied?
Ohio Name Change Forms
Self-Prepared
| Adult Name Change | $29.95 |
Legal Technician-Prepared
| Adult Name Change | $99.95 |
