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Name/personal Information Modification Assistance | Allen County Common Pleas Court

1000 Wardhill Avenue, Lima, OH 45805

Eligibility
No restrictions
Required documents
Call for more information
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Fees
Fixed court fees
Service area
Allen County, Ohio
Accepts and processes applications for legal name changes such as choosing a new name or changing the spelling of an existing name, including changes resulting from marriage or adoption. Makes changes to birth records when names are changed or spelling is corrected. Does not assist in filing and cannot dispense legal advice.
Last assured
09/23/2025
Providing organization
Allen County Common Pleas Court
Hears all proceedings wherein a person under the age of 18 is the primary subject of a complaint. The minor may be either committing the offense, such as a traffic violation or truancy, or may be the main person in a complaint, such as paternity or child abuse.