The Maine name change for an adult as described in the State Title 18 Sec. 701 is done by filing a petition to the county's civil court where you are a resident. It is easier, if you were just married, to have your certified marriage license with the raised seal or if you were recently divorced to have your divorce decree. Typically, you will not have a court hearing in Maine but it depends on the circumstances of the name change.
REQUIREMENTS Must be a resident for at least 6 months If just married, must have your original marriage certificate. If just divorced, must have your divorce decree. Step 1 - Fill-Out the Maine Name Change Petition. The Petition must be notarized.
Step 2 - Make 3 copies.
Step 3 - File the Petition to the County Court Clerk's office in the County where your live. You will need to file the name change petition with a cover letter that will be provided to you by the County Court Clerk. Pay the filing fee and you will be given a case number.
Step 4 - If you have a hearing, which most applicants do not, you will be instructed to present the reasons why you wish to change your name.
Step 5 - If all goes well and you have made it then you are ready to receive your official name change decree signed by the Judge. This will be your official certificate to change your name at the DMV, Passport Agency, Social Security Office, bank, and any other place you should change your name.
