The Clark County Law Library this week announced the addition of a new sealed name change kit to its array of self-help kits.

“This kit is to ask the court to change a name under seal so that other people don’t have access to the court file,” said Law Librarian Maria Sosnowski. “This is for specific situations included in the law, for example domestic violence, harassment, gender expression, emancipated minors, or refugees.”

The kit includes the forms and instructions to file and obtain a court order changing the name. People can request a name change for themselves, their child, or a person for whom they have been appointed guardian.

The self-help kit is available for purchase on the county’s website.  Kits also can be purchased at the Law Library on the first floor of the courthouse at 1200 Franklin St. The kit costs $15, shipping is $15 and there is a $2 fee when using a credit card.

Information on Clark County Law Library’s wide variety of self-help kits including ordering instructions is available on the county’s website at https://clark.wa.gov/law-library/self-help-form-kits.

CONTACT:
Maria Sosnowski, Law Librarian
564.397.2268, maria.sosnowski@clark.wa.gov