How to Change Your Name in Kentucky

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How to Change Your Name in the State of Kentucky under the Statute 401 which allows any resident that has just been married, divorced, or changing their name for personal reasons to do so with the instructions below.

Name Change Petition. - The first step in changing your name in to fill out a name change petition. This is the official application for changing your name in the State of Kentucky.
Download Name Change Petition.

Get Notarized. - You will have to get your name change petition notarized at a local branch bank or any public notary.

File Your Petition. - The next step is filing the petition at the county court clerk's office in your area. If you do not know where the closest court location is check the Kentucky Court Search.
Pay $20 filing fee
You will be given a case number.

Hearing. - You will be notified if you will have to attend your hearing. Many newlyweds do not have to attend this but the Judge may still ask you to present yourself.
Upon completion you will be given a name change decree which will be your official certificate for changing your name.