Name Conformity

Name Conformity will correct errors, inconsistencies, and misspellings in a person's legal name. A Name Conformity Does Not change an individual's current legal name, it is intended to correct mistakes that occurred in the past.

If you are are unsure if this is the right process, please review this Informational Chart.

Standardized forms can be accessed on The Supreme Court of Ohio website.

Adult Forms:

• Adult Name Conformity, Checklist
• 21.07 Affidavit in Support of Application to Conform Legal Name of Adult
• 21.6B Application to Waive Publication Requirement and Seal File
• Entry Setting Hearing
• Confidential Disclosure of Personal Identifiers
• Request for Interpreter
• Motion to Continue Hearing

Minor Forms:

• Minor Name Conformity, Checklist
• 21.09 Affidavit in Support of Application to Conform Legal Name of Minor
• Notice to Parent
• Affidavit of Three Attempts
• 21.6B Application to Waive Publication and Seal File
• Entry Setting Hearing
• Confidential Disclosure of Personal Identifiers
• Request for Interpreter
• Motion to Continue Hearing