LCR 66 Name Changes.

(a) Separate Petitions Required.  A separate petition shall be
  filed for each name a party wishes changed.

{Adopted effective September 1, 1999.}

(b) Minors.

1)  Birth Certificate.  A certified copy of any minor applicant's
  birth certificate or suitable identification must be presented to
  the clerk for verification and copying.

{Adopted effective September 1, 1999.}

2)  Parental Notification.  A parent or guardian who has not
  consented in writing to a minor's change of name and whose
  parental rights have not been previously terminated must be given
  actual notice or notice by publication as provided in CRLJ 4.

{Adopted effective September 1, 1999.}

3)   Notice by Publication.  Publication of a single notice in  a
  newspaper of general circulation in the county of the parent or
  guardian's last known residence shall be sufficient so long  as
  the  notice contains a hearing date, the name of the minor, the
  name the petitioner desires the child to assume, and sets for the
  reasons for requesting the change of name.

{Adopted effective September 1, 1999.}

(c) Form of Order.  An Order for Name Change should conform to
  the format required by Chapter 65.04 RCW to facilitate recording
  with the County Auditor.

{Adopted effective September 1, 1999.}