Processes requests for legal name changes.

Applications for legal change of name are filed in the probate court. After publishing notice and hearing, the court, if reasonable and proper cause exists, may grant a name change.

Probate Court is a division of the Court of Common pleas and has jurisdiction over name changes.

The Court receives applications for a change of name. The hearing date for the request of a name change must be published. If good reason and proper cause exist, the Court may grant the name change.

Accepts applications for legal name changes such as choosing a new name, changing the spelling of an existing name, adding an initial, or changes resulting from divorce or adoption. Makes changes to birth records when names are changed and for corrections (spelling etc.). Records and provides records of name changes that the court presided over.

Accepts and processes applications for legal name changes such as choosing a new name or changing the spelling of an existing name including changes resulting from marriage or adoption. Makes changes to birth records when names are changed or spelling is corrected. Does not assist in filing and can not dispense legal advice.

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.

Listing of various Probate Court services.

Accepts and processes applications for legal name changes such as choosing a new name or changing the spelling of an existing name including changes resulting from marriage or adoption. Makes changes to birth records when names are changed or spelling is corrected. Does not assist in filing and can not dispense legal advice.

Provides legal assistance for LGBTQ+ individuals. Cases may include: *Gender marker changes *Name changes *Family law (custody, divorce, child support) **They are unable to accept cases involving adoptions**

Administers estates and trusts; processes adoptions, name changes, birth certificate corrections, and registration of delayed birth; issues marriage licenses and keeps marriage records; appoints guardianship of minors for incompetents, commitments of mentally ill and retarded persons, and approves wrongful death actions.

Handles regular guardianships, the establishment of decedents' wills, the settlement of decedents' estates, and decisions relating to the administration of the estates of minors and individuals adjudged to be incompetent to manage their own affairs. Settles adoption, mental illness guardianship, trusteeship, and eminent domain cases. Issues marriage licenses and passports. Processes legal name changes. Copies of wills filed with the court.

The Court receives applications for a change of name. The hearing date for the request of a name change must be published. If good reason and proper cause exist, the Court may grant the name change.

Accepts and processes applications for legal name changes such as choosing a new name or changing the spelling of an existing name including changes resulting from marriage or adoption. Makes changes to birth records when names are changed or spelling is corrected. Does not assist in filing and can not dispense legal advice.

Handles all filings and hearings for the admission of wills, the administration of estates, applications for and administration of guardianships and conservatorships, adult protective services actions, administration of mental illness and mental retardation cases, adoptions, name changes, minor settlement cases and wrongful death cases, and issues marriage licenses.

The Court receives applications for a change of name. The hearing date for the request of a name change must be published. If good reason and proper cause exist, the Court may grant the name change.

Offers free monthly legal clinics for the trans+ community on name and gender marker changes. Clinics include meeting one-on-one with an attorney to provide guidance through the process. *The waitlist to attend a clinic can take at least 4 to 6 weeks *A DIY guide is also available on their website to help navigate the process without attending a clinic

Provides a legal proceeding to determine the deceased's assets, the value and the method of distribution to heirs as is provided by law. Some other duties of this court are: Guardianships, Trusts, Civil Commitments, Adoptions, Name Changes, Birth Registrations/Corrections, and Marriage Licenses (see separate program info on marriage licenses).

Accepts and processes applications for legal name changes such as choosing a new name or changing the spelling of an existing name, including changes resulting from marriage or adoption. Makes changes to birth records when names are changed or spelling is corrected. Does not assist in filing and cannot dispense legal advice.

Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *Domestic violence, stalking, and other abuse *Child custody and parenting time *Termination of marriage (Divorce or Dissolution) *Child custody and Child support

Accepts and processes applications for legal name changes such as choosing a new name or changing the spelling of an existing name including changes resulting from marriage or adoption. Makes changes to birth records when names are changed or spelling is corrected. Does not assist in filing and can not dispense legal advice.

Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *Domestic violence, stalking, and other abuse *Child custody and parenting time *Termination of marriage (Divorce or Dissolution) *Child custody and Child support

Provides the legal proceedings for the following: * Estate cases * Adult name changes * Guardianships

Provides settlement of estates, marriage licenses, adoptions, competency hearings, guardianships and trusts, change of names, birth corrections and registrations.

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