How to Change Your Name in Louisiana Form

In the case of wanting to change your legal name in the State of Louisiana, the following instructions can be used as a reference.

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Step 1 - Fill-Out the Louisiana Name Change Petition if you do not live in Jefferson. If you reside in Jefferson, Fill-Out the Jefferson Name Change Petition. • All name change petitions must be NOTARIZED.  Step 2 - Make 2 copies of each.  Step 3 - File the Petition to the County Court Clerk's office in the County where you live. Pay the filing fee and you will be given a case number. !Step 4 - If you were recently married or divorced, chances are you will not have a court hearing. In the event you do, the Judge will ask you simply why you are interested in changing your name.  Step 5 - Upon the approval of your name change, the court clerk will notify you that the Judge had authorized your name change decree and is ready for pickup. The name change decree is the actual certificate that will allow you to change your name at any private or public institution. !