NAME CHANGE ASSISTANCE | LORAIN COUNTY PROBATE COURT
Provides assistance for people who want to file a petition to legally change their name.
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Physical Address
225 Court Street, 6th Floor, Elyria, OH 44035
Hours
Same as site hours.
Voice
Fax
(440) 328-2157
Application process
Call the office or visit the website for more information. - All name changes are set for hearing and publication is required in all cases.
Fee
Varies according to service.
Eligibility
- The person seeking the name change must be a resident of Lorain County for at least one year prior to filing the application. - Where minors are involved, the consent of both parents to the name change should be filed at the time of application.
Languages
Court-appointed foreign language or sign language interpreters available upon request. Call ahead to request an interpreter.
Agency info
LORAIN COUNTY PROBATE COURT
Handles cases involving adoption, administration of estates, guardianships, name changes, correction of birth records, probate civil matters, and issuance of marriage licenses.