Name Change Petition Package {01-101A}

01-101A -- ADULT NAME CHANGE PETITION PACKAGE 54 Pa.C.S.A. § 701 et seq. This package of forms is used for adults in Philadelphia who wish to legally change their name. Individuals aged 18 and over must file a petition in the Court of Common Pleas and are required to follow a specific process, including obtaining fingerprints, filing the petition with required documentation and fees, publicly notifying the community about the name change, conducting judgment searches to ensure no legal issues, and attending a conference hearing. If the petition is granted, the individual will receive certified copies of the decree to update their identification documents. The process typically incurs costs exceeding $900 and can take up to 90 days. www.FormsWorkflow.com