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Rule 95.01 – Petition for Change of Name-Contents

May 13, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Missouri

The petition for change of name shall be verified and shall state:

(a) The present name of petitioner and the name desired;
(b) The reason for such desired change;
(c) That the petitioner is a resident of the county in which the change of name is sought;
(d) The date and place of birth of petitioner and petitioner’s father’s name and mother’s maiden name;
(e) If petitioner is married the name of petitioner’s spouse and if petitioner has children the names and ages of each and their place of residence;
(f) If petitioner’s name has previously been changed, when and where and by what court;
(g) Whether any judgment for money which has not been satisfied is pending against petitioner and, if so, the style of the case wherein the judgment was entered and the court in which the judgment was entered;
(h) Whether any action for money is pending against petitioner and, if so, the style of the case and the court in which it is pending; and
(i) That the change of name will not be detrimental to any other person.

Mo. R. Civ. P. 95.01

Adopted June 10, 1980, eff. Jan. 1, 1981.

Committee Note-1981

The source is prior Rule 95.01.

The detail which is required to be stated in the petition was added to aid the bar in determining relevant factors which should be brought to the attention of the court.