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FA-4133V

Abridgement Regarding Surname

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective November 29, 2018

This form is used to create a simple record stating that a person is allowed to use a former legal last name. It is a voluntary form that does not require the person to submit their full divorce papers.

The court describes it as: Created so the party doesn't have to bring/send their divorce findings to change name on documents or identification. Voluntary form.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used in a divorce case when a person wants to use a former last name after the divorce is finalized.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is an Abridgement Regarding Surname that lets a person use a former legal last name. It is a voluntary form.
Do I need to submit my whole divorce judgment?
No, this form is designed so you do not have to bring or send your entire divorce findings to change your name on documents.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect November 29, 2018.

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