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Common Law Name Change
http://www.lawhelp.org/WA/showdocument.cfm/County/
Source: Northwest Justice Project

Affidavit of Name Change used to document a person's legal name change.
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• What is a common law name change?
• Can I legally change my name by simply using a new name?
• How do I prove a common law name change?
• What is an Affidavit of a Name Change?
• Where can I find an Affidavit of a Name Change form?
• Do I have to go to court to get a common law name change?
• Where can I find an Affidavit of Name Change?
• What do I use an Affidavit of Name Change for?
• What does an Affidavit of Name Change look like?
• How do I fill out the Affidavit of Name Change?

Petition for Name Change - Individual
http://www.metrokc.gov/KCDC/ordernc.pdf
Source: King County District Court

Form used to request a name change. This form is specific to the King County District Courts. If you live outside King County, please see www.access.wa.gov/government/awco.asp for information on the Petition for Name Change for your county.
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• Where can I find the Petition for Name Change?
• What form do I use to request a name change?
• What must I file with the court to get my name changed?

Order Granting Name Change (Petitioner & Family) State of Washington, King County District Court
http://www.metrokc.gov/KCDC/ncfam.pdf
Source: King County District Court

Form used by King County District Courts to officially order the name change of a petitioner and her family. If you live outside King County, please see www.access.wa.gov/government/awco.asp for information on the Order for Name Change for your county.
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• Where can I find the Name Change Order?
• What form do I use to legally change the name of my family?

Order Changing Name
http://www.metrokc.gov/KCDC/ordernc.pdf
Source: King County District Court

Form used by King County District Courts to officially order a name change. If you live outside of King County, please see www.access.wa.gov/government/awco.asp for information on Name Change Orders for your county.
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• How do I legally change my name?
• Where do I file an application to have my name changed?
• Do I have to go before a judge to have my name changed?
• How do I change my name as it appears on my birth certificate?

Petition for Name Change - Family
http://www.metrokc.gov/KCDC/petncfam.pdf
Source: King County District Court

Form one uses to request a name change for herself and her family. This form is specific to the King County District Courts. If you live outside King County, please see www.access.wa.gov/government/awco.asp for information on the Petition for Name Change for your county.
full description

• Where can I find the Petition for Name Change?
• What form do I use to ask for a name change for myself and my family?
• What must I file with the court to get my family's name changed?