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Probate and Family Court Petition to Change Name of Adult (CJP 27)

Use to request a change of name for a person 18 years of age or older (revised 12/11/25).
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Petition to Change Name of Adult form

Petition to Change Name of Adult (CJP 27) - Revised 12/11/25

This form must be signed in the presence of a notary public. You may be asked to provide a photo identification with your current legal name. Contact the notary public for more information on what proof they require. 

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Translated forms

This form is also available in Portuguese and Spanish - COMING SOON

  • CJP 27 Pedido de mudança de nome / Petition to change name of adult
  • CJP 27 Solicitud de cambio de nombre(s) / Petition to change name of adult

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For assistance, please email pfcquestions@jud.state.ma.us.

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