SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS

                            LRSP 1.
                        NAME CHANGES


(a)  Requirements.  An applicant who applies to the court
     for a change of name, pursuant to RCW 4.24.130, must meet
     the following requirement:

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

     (2)  Photo Identification.  The applicant shall be prepared
          to show photo identification at the time of the hearing.

     (3)  Minors:  Parental Consent.  All applicants under
          eighteen (18) years of age must be represented by a parent
          or legal guardian and both biological or legal parents or
          guardians must approve the change of name either by personal
          appearance or by verified affidavit, unless good cause is
          shown.  Both parents must have notice of the petition.

     (4)  Separate Applications.  Each applicant requesting a
          change of name must present a separate Change of Name Order
          and pay a separate filing fee and recording fee.


[Effective September 1, 2002]