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Notice of Confidential Name Change Hearing

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 12, 2024

This form is used to officially notify people about a hearing scheduled to decide if a name change can happen confidentially. It asks for details about the person whose name is changing, the new name, and when and where the hearing will take place.

The court describes it as: To provide notice of hearing on the petition for a confidential name change.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used after a petition has been filed asking the court to change a name confidentially. It provides the necessary details for the hearing date and location.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a notice that tells people about a hearing to decide on a confidential name change. It lists the current name and the proposed new name.
Who fills out this form?
The form includes spaces for the petitioner and co-petitioner, but the notice itself is given by the court regarding the hearing.
Do I need to do anything if I have a disability?
If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the court process, you must call before the scheduled court date. The court does not provide transportation.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 12, 2024.

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