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Guides
Name Change Adult - Filing Guide
Legal Name Conformity Adult - Filing Guide
Name Change Minor - Filing Guide
Legal Name Conformity Minor - Filing Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Informational Page Application to Change Name (Adult)
Informational Page Application to Change Name (Minor)
Ohio Department of Health FAQs
Name Change Forms
Change of Name of Adult
Affidavit in Support of Application for Change of Name of Adult (Form 21.0A)
Application for Change of Name of Adult (Form 21.0)
Birth Certificate Information Form
Conform Legal Name of Adult
Affidavit in Support of Application to Conform Legal Name of Adult (Form 21.0CA)
Application to Conform Legal Name of Adult (Form 21.0C)
Change of Name of Minor
Affidavit in Support of Application for Change of Name of Minor (Form 21.2A)
Application for Change of Name of Minor (Form 21.2)
Waiver of Notice of Hearing and Consent to Change of Name of Minor (Form 21.2W)
Conform Legal Name of Minor
Affidavit in Support of Application to Conform Legal Name of Minor (Form 21.2CA)
Application to Conform Legal Name of Minor (Form 21.2C)
Waiver of Notice of Hearing and Consent to Conform Legal Name of Minor (Form 21.2CW)