NAME CHANGES AND BIRTH RECORD CHANGES | CUYAHOGA COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT - PROBATE DIVISION
Accepts applications for legal name changes such as choosing a new name, changing the spelling of an existing name, or adding an initial. Makes changes to birth records when names are changed and for corrections (spelling etc.). Does not handle name changes for marriage, and generally, does not handle name changes for adoptions.
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
1 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
Hours
M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm.
Voice
Application process
It is best to make sure this is the correct place for the type of name change desired. Phone for information or walk-in to apply M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm. Parents or guardian must file for those persons under 18 years old. Some information and name change form may be obtained on the website.
Fee
Fixed fee.
Eligibility
Must be a Cuyahoga County resident for at least one year.
Agency info
CUYAHOGA COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT - PROBATE DIVISION
Supervises the administration of estates and trusts relating to wills. Also has jurisdiction of guardianships, adoptions, marriage licenses, name changes, land appropriations, and hospitalization of mentally ill persons.