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CV-471

Order for Confidential Name Change

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective June 2, 2022

This form is an official court document used to record an order that changes a person's name in a confidential way. It contains blanks for the court to fill in details about the person, the county, and the name change itself.

The court describes it as: To order a confidential name change.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a hearing where the court decides to grant a confidential name change.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form includes sections for the court to fill in information, and it is titled as an 'Order,' suggesting the court completes the final parts.
What does this form do?
It records the court's decision to grant a confidential name change and lists what the court orders regarding the change.
Does this form require a filing fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect June 2, 2022.

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