The Challenges of Confidential Name Changes in Wisconsin
Written by: Legal Action of Wisconsin
Recent changes aim to streamline the procedure and provide greater privacy protections for those seeking to change their names confidentially. Evan McCarthy discusses the changes, which are particularly beneficial for individuals seeking a name change due to safety concerns or for personal reasons.
By: Evan McCarthy as published by the Public Interest Blog on wisbar.org
Any adult in Wisconsin can file for a name change at the circuit court in their county of residence.
The forms required to file for a name change – CV-450 – can be found for free on the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) website.
Name changes in Wisconsin are normally required to be public processes, and petitioners must publish notice of a proposed name change in a newspaper for three weeks before the name change can be granted.
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