NAME CHANGES

Alabama Code §12-13-1

Adult Name Changes

* The Petitioner must be a legal resident of Coffee County and age 19 or older.

* The Petitioner must present picture identification, i.e., driver’s license.

* Signature of the Petitioner must be notorized.

* The filing fee is $21.00

Minor Name Changes

* Minor child must be legal resident of Coffee County.

* The petitioner must present a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate.

* The father listed on the birth certificate must petition jointly with the mother for a name change, or a sign a consent.

* The Petitioner(s) signature must be notorized.

* The minor child who is 14 or older must sign a consent to have a legal name change.

* The filing fee is $21.00

This list may not be all inclusive, as each case may have a different set of circumstances.  The Petitioner is not required to be represented by an attorney.  Forms are available on request.

Helpful Resources:

Social Security Office

P O Box 7046

Dothan, Al  36302

800-772-1213

www.ssa.gov

Birth Certificate Information:

Center for Health Statistics

Alabama Department of Public Health

P. O. Box 5625

Montgomery, Al  36103-5625

(334) 206-5418