A person who wishes to attain a legal name change may file an application and other various documents with the Probate Court where the person wishing to change their name resides. Notice of Hearing on the name change application may be published in the local newspaper. There are two types of name change applications: one for adults and one for minors.
Adult Name Changes
Persons who have lived in Huron County for 60 days or more may apply to the Court to legally change his/her name. An adult may request to change his/her name by filing an application and other various documents with the Probate Court.
Minor Name Changes
An adult parent or guardian may apply to change the name of a minor by filing an application and other various documents with the Probate Court. The applicant must also obtain the consent of both parents if living. The Court may grant the application if the Court determines that the name change is in the best interest of the child.