An adult (age 18 and over) who wishes to change their name must file a petition in the Court of Common Pleas. You, the petitioner, must live in the City and County of Philadelphia.

Your new name includes threatening or obscene words, or racial slurs. The new name interferes with the rights of someone else. For example, you cannot change your name to a famous …

U.S. Citizen – Adult Name Change on Social Security Card To change your name on your card, visit our Replace Social Security card page at www.ssa.gov/number-card/replace-card. On this …

Instructions: Use this form to report a change in your name. Read these instructions carefully and complete all applicable sections of this form. Be sure to print clearly in ink. You must include …

Who Should Use This Packet? If you are over the age of 18, you may use this packet to ask for a court order to change your name. However, if you are requesting a name change due to a …

Attach your birth certificate or any other document(s) with your current name (e.g., driver’s license, passport, court order for change of name, divorce decree restoring your former name, …

Fill out the Petition for Change of Name / Sex and Judgment for Change of Name/Sex forms for adults. Choose the options that apply to you (name, sex, or both). You are the Petitioner.