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Name Change Form Criteria

In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependency and/or severance case.

Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.

Prior to filing for a name change you will need the following:

  • Time and patience
  • Photo ID (if available)
  • Social Security Number
  • Changing a the name of a child
    • Birth Certificate
    • Signatures of both parents
      • If the parents are not married, the individual filing has to notify the other 30 days in advance.
  • History and case numbers of previous or pending criminal convictions (if applicable)

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