Name Change

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

• Minn. Stat. § 259.10 General Requirements; Victim/Witness Protection
• Minn. Stat. § 259.11 Intent to Defraud; Person with Criminal History
• Minn. Stat. § 259.115 Criminal Penalties
• Minn. Stat. § 259.12 Name Change Limits for Correctional Inmates
• Minn. Stat. § 259.13 Requirements for Person with Felony Conviction
• Minn. Stat. § 518.27 Name Change by Divorce or Legal Separation

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