Quick Answer
What do I need for a Michigan adult legal name change?
A Michigan adult name change starts with form PC 51 filed in your county probate/family court. Adults must be fingerprinted, publish notice once in a local newspaper, and attend a short hearing. Expect roughly $175 in filing fees plus $50–$100 for publication and about $50 for fingerprinting.
Required Forms
- PC 51Petition to Change Name
- PC 52Publication of Notice of Hearing for Change of Name
- PC 53Order Changing Name
Documents to Gather
Filing Steps, In Order
- 1.File PC 51 in your county probate / family court
- 2.Get fingerprinted and submit results to MSP
- 3.Publish notice in a local newspaper (one publication)
- 4.Attend the hearing
- 5.Receive certified copies of PC 53 to update SSA, Secretary of State, etc.
Costs (Estimated)
Filing fee ~$175; publication ~$50–$100; fingerprinting ~$50.
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