Child Name Change Petition Program

This free and easy program helps parents make a petition to change the name of one or more minor child. When you finish the program, you can print your New York City Child Name Change Petition. The program will tell you how to file it in the courthouse to change the minor's name. The court charges $65.00 to change the name of one or more minor child.

You can use this program if:

Important:
Name change requests can be viewed by anyone because they are public records, but you can ask the court to "seal" your records for your personal safety. This means that no one will be able to find the records of your application even while the case is pending.

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If this program is not for you, learn more about name changes or visit one of the Civil Court's Help Centers and speak to a help center attorney free of charge, or you can see if there is a court form that you can complete yourself.

Who Can Use These Programs?
You can use DIY Forms if:

Commercial use is prohibited and no one may charge for using these programs. When you begin the program, you will be asked to accept these terms of use.

Computer Requirements
In order to use DIY Form programs, make sure you have the following:

Help Using DIY Forms
See Frequently Asked Questions for help using DIY Form programs.

Please Note: It is always better to talk to a lawyer, if possible.