101-3. Contents of petition.
The applicant shall state in the application his true name, county of birth, date of birth, the full name of parents as shown on birth certificate, the name he desires to adopt, his reasons for desiring such change, and whether his name has ever before been changed by law, and, if so, the facts with respect thereto. (1891, c. 145; Rev., s. 2147; C.S., s. 2972; 1945, c. 37, s. 1; 1957, c. 1233, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 101 - Names of Persons
§ 101-1 - Legislature may regulate change by general but not private law.
§ 101-2 - Procedure for changing name; petition; notice.
§ 101-3 - Contents of petition.
§ 101-4 - Proof of good character to accompany petition.
§ 101-6 - Effect of change; only one change, except as provided.