West Virginia Petition For Name Change

Information you will need

• What county is the petitioner filing in?
• What’s the petitioner’s name?
• What’s the petitioner’s new name?
• Why is the petitioner changing their name?
• Notary Only: County
• Notary Only: Day
• Notary Only: Month
• Notary Only: Year
• Notary Only: Expiration
• Notary Only: Petitioner
• What court is the petitioner filing in?
• Is the petitioner a resident of the county?
• Is the petitioner requesting to keep their identity confidential?
• Why is the petitioner concerned for their personal safety?
• Is the petitioner requesting a waiver for the publication requirement?
• What county does the petitioner reside in?

The form includes a notary acknowledgment.