Probate and Family Court Assent to Petition to Change Name of Minor (CJP 30)

Use this form when a minor child's legal parent or court-appointed guardian wants to assent to the petition using a separate form.

Form

Assent to Petition to Change Name of Minor (CJP 30)

Instructions

• How to legally change the name of a child under 18

Additional forms that may be needed

You may also need to file:

• Petition for Change of Name of Minor
• A certified copy of the child’s birth certificate (long-form). This is available from the Registry of Vital Records or from the city or town where the child was born. Birth certificates that aren’t written in English must include a translated copy signed by a professional interpreter.
• A Court Activity Record Information (CARI) and Warrant Management System (WMS) Release Request form (CJP 34) for anyone 12 or older.
• A certified copy of any prior name change (i.e. the court order that changed the name)
• The child’s notarized approval if they are 12 or older
• The death certificate of any deceased parent or guardian
• Affidavit Disclosing Care or Custody Proceedings form

For more information or assistance

For assistance, please email [e-mail].