Effective: August 17, 2021
Latest Legislation: House Bill 7 - 134th General Assembly
Subject to sections 2717.07 and 2717.19 of the Revised Code, an application for a change of name shall set forth all of the following:
(A) That the applicant has been a bona fide resident of the county for at least sixty days prior to the filing of the application.
(B) The reason for which the change of name is sought.
(C) The requested new name.
Last updated May 21, 2021 at 10:05 AM
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 27 | Courts-General Provisions-Special Remedies
Section 2717.01 | Definitions.
Section 2717.02 | Application for Change of Name Allowed.
Section 2717.03 | Contents of Application for Change of Name.
Section 2717.04 | Application to Conform Legal Name Allowed.
Section 2717.05 | Contents of Application to Conform Legal Name.
Section 2717.06 | Supporting Affidavit.
Section 2717.07 | Evidence of Identity.
Section 2717.09 | Court Order.
Section 2717.10 | Misspelling, Inconsistency, or Other Error.
Section 2717.11 | Sealing Records.
Section 2717.13 | Application to Change or Conform Allowed on Behalf of Minor.
Section 2717.14 | Application on Behalf of Minor.
Section 2717.16 | Change of Name Prohibited.