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Frequently Asked Questions
Informational Page Application to Change Name (Adult)
Ohio Department of Health FAQs
Change of Name of Adult Guide
Name Change Adult - Filing Guide
Change of Name of Adult - All forms are required for filing
Form 21.0 - Application for Change of Name of Adult
Form 21.01 - Affidavit in Support of Application for Change of Name of Adult (Please notarize prior to coming to Court to file.)
Form 21.14 - Release for Criminal Background Check
Birth Certificate Information Form
Conform Legal Name of Adult Guide
Legal Name Conformity Adult - Filing Guide
Conform Legal Name of Adult - All forms are required for filing
Form 21.7 - Application to Conform Legal Name of Adult
Form 21.07 - Affidavit in Support of Application to Conform Legal Name of Adult (Please notarize prior to coming to Court to file.)
Form 21.14 - Release for Criminal Background Check
Birth Certificate Information Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Informational Page Application to Change Name (Minor)
Ohio Department of Health FAQs
Change of Name of Minor Guide
Name Change Minor - Filing Guide
Change of Name of Minor - All forms are required for filing
Form 21.2 - Application for Change of Name of Minor
Form 21.02 - Affidavit in Support of Application for Change of Name of Minor (Please notarize prior to coming to Court to file.)
Form 21.4 - Consent to Change of Name *Consent of non-applicant parent required. Non-consenting parent(s) must be served notice of hearing by certified mail. Proof of service of notice of hearing required at time of hearing.
Birth Certificate Information Form
Conform Legal Name of Minor Guide
Legal Name Conformity Minor - Filing Guide
Conform Legal Name of Minor - All forms are required for filing
Form 21.9 - Application to Conform Legal Name of Minor
Form 21.09 - Affidavit in Support of Application to Conform Legal Name of Minor (Please notarize prior to coming to Court to file.)
Form 21.13 - Consent to Name Conformity *Consent of non-applicant parent required. Non-consenting parent(s) must be served notice of hearing by certified mail. Proof of service of notice of hearing required at time of hearing.
Birth Certificate Information Form