AOC-SP-87 — Order for Change of Name (Adult)

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01 CASE IDENTIFICATION

Case File Number *

County *

Petitioner's Current Legal Name *

Requested New Name *

Judge / Clerk of Superior Court Name *

Hearing Date

Order Effective Date

02 FINDINGS OF FACT

Check all findings that apply:

Notice was published / posted by the Clerk as required by G.S. 101-2, or publication was waived by the Clerk for good cause (safety / domestic violence). Petitioner is NOT a registered sex offender, or has complied with the additional procedures required under G.S. 14-208.12A. The name change is NOT sought for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose. Good cause exists for the requested name change under G.S. 101-2. Petitioner is a resident of this county and of the State of North Carolina.

Additional Findings (optional)

03 ORDER

The Court Orders: *

COUNTY

— Select above —

NEED THE PETITION FORM?

SP-87 is the order the judge signs. You file the SP-86 Petition first. Generate both forms before your hearing.

OPEN SP-86 PETITION →

STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 101-2Adult name change

G.S. 14-208.12ASex offender procedure

AOC-SP-87Order (Adult)

HOW TO USE THIS FORM

Fill in this form before your hearing as a proposed order
Bring it to court — the judge or Clerk fills in findings and signs
Ask the Clerk for certified copies immediately after signing (fee per copy)
You will need at least 3–4 certified copies for SS Administration, DMV, passport, and bank

AFTER THE ORDER — IN ORDER

1. Social Security — SSA.gov or local office, bring certified order, free. Update before DMV.
2. NC Driver's License — DMV, bring updated SS card + certified order
3. Passport — DS-5504 (within 1 year of issue) or DS-82 (otherwise)
4. Voter Registration — NCSBE.gov
5. Financial Institutions — banks, credit cards, employer payroll

MINOR NAME CHANGE?

If changing a child's name, use the minor forms instead
SP-88 Minor Petition →
SP-89 Minor Order →