NAME CHANGE ASSISTANCE | LORAIN COUNTY PROBATE COURT

Provides assistance for people who want to file a petition to legally change their name.

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211 Summit

Physical Address

225 Court Street, 6th Floor, Elyria, OH 44035

Hours

Same as site hours.

Voice

(440) 329-5295

Main | Marriage Licenses

Fax

(440) 328-2157

Application process

Call the office or visit the website for more information. - All name changes are set for hearing and publication is required in all cases.

Fee

Varies according to service.

Eligibility

- The person seeking the name change must be a resident of Lorain County for at least one year prior to filing the application. - Where minors are involved, the consent of both parents to the name change should be filed at the time of application.

Languages

Court-appointed foreign language or sign language interpreters available upon request. Call ahead to request an interpreter.

Agency info

LORAIN COUNTY PROBATE COURT

Handles cases involving adoption, administration of estates, guardianships, name changes, correction of birth records, probate civil matters, and issuance of marriage licenses.