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Name Change

Generally, under Minnesota law, people can change their legal name through marriage, divorce/legal separation, or by filing a name change action in court.

Rules & Laws

If you are representing yourself in a name change case, you are responsible for following the same laws and rules as an attorney. Read Rights and Duties of Self-Represented Parties.  The following is a list of some of the laws and rules on name change in Minnesota. See also Laws, Rules & Legal Research.
 

Laws & Rules on Name Change

You should talk with a lawyer to get advice on how the laws and rules may affect your case.

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Room G25
Minnesota Judicial Center
25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

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