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Montana Child Name Change Court Packet

Montana Judicial BranchLegal name changeFree downloadLast verified November 10, 2026

Self-help packet for a parent to ask a Montana District Court to change a minor child's name. It is filed with the Clerk of District Court. The certified court order is then sent to Montana Vital Records to change the birth certificate.

Who can use this form

  • One of the child's parents, filing in the District Court where the child lives
  • A guardian, if both parents are deceased
  • Each parent or legal guardian signs a Consent to Name Change of Minor Child

What to send with it

  • The petition, one consent form for each parent or legal guardian, and the proposed orders, filed with the Clerk of District Court
  • A published or posted notice of the hearing, only if not all parents or guardians consent
  • The court filing fee, or an Affidavit of Inability to Pay
  • After the order is signed: the certified court order, a photocopy of valid photo ID and $41.00, sent to Montana Vital Records

Where to send it

Mail to
See the form for where to file it.
State fee
The packet does not state the court filing fee. To change the birth certificate with the certified order, Montana Vital Records charges $41.00 ($25 processing + $16 for the new certificate).
Typical processing
Not provided
Issued by
Montana Judicial Branch
Form revision
Last updated 04/18/2023
Source
Official government page
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