Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 2717 | Change of Name
Section 2717.01 | Definitions.

Effective: August 17, 2021
Latest Legislation: House Bill 7 - 134th General Assembly
As used in this chapter:
(A) "Application" means, as context requires, an application under section 2717.02, 2717.04, or 2717.13 of the Revised Code.
(B) "Applicant" means, as context requires, a person who makes the filing under section 2717.02 or 2717.04 of the Revised Code, or the minor on whose behalf a filing is made under section 2717.13 of the Revised Code.
(C) "Conform" means to make a person's legal name consistent in all official identity documents by correcting a misspelling, inconsistency, or other error in an official identity document.
(D) "Official identity document" means a birth record, marriage record, divorce decree, driver's license, state issued identification card, social security card with the social security number redacted, passport, or any other official government-issued document required or commonly used to verify a person's identity.
(E) "Sexually oriented offense" and "child-victim oriented offense" have the same meanings as in section 2950.01 of the Revised Code.
Last updated August 17, 2021 at 4:00 AM

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