How to Change Your Name in Iowa
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How to Form an LLC in the State of Iowa according to the State's Statute 674 that allows a resident of the State for at least 6 months, to change their name. This process is to change your name after marriage, after divorce, or for personal reasons in Iowa.
Decide Your Name. - Do you want to change just your last name, your first, or the whole thing? It doesn't matter to the State, but you want to think about the name you would like to be changed.
Name Change Petition. - This is the official form for applying for your name change. Make sure to fill out completely and have notarized.
Download Iowa Name Change Petition.
Find a Notary at every branch bank in the USA.
Make 2 Copies. - Before you can submit your petition you will need to make at least 2 copies.
File. - You will need to file your petition at the county court clerk's office where you are a resident (See County List).
Case Number. - You will be given a case number and a court date for when you may have to appear in front of a Judge. The clerk may have you fulfill other obligations as every county is different.
Hearing. - At your hearing you may have to defend your case and state the reasons why you wish to change your name, but most of the time the Judge will grant you your name change decree where you will be able to use it to change your name at any public or private institution.