Jurisdiction: All name change petitions shall be filed in the Circuit Court, pursuant to RSA 547:3-i or RSA 490-D:2, X.
Petition Required: To obtain a name change, a petition must be filed unless:
1. An individual seeks to restore a former name prior to the issuance of a final decree of divorce under RSA 458; or
2. An individual seeks to change a child’s name as part of an adoption proceeding.
Proper Filing: A properly filed name change request includes:
1. For name change of an adult:
a. A Petition for Change of Name, with filing fee; and
b. A copy of a valid photograph identification showing petitioner’s current name and current address as stated in the petition. If the address is not current, another document must be filed showing pe