Check your state or country’s laws for child name-change requirements
Determine whether both parents must consent
Gather required documents, such as the child’s birth certificate and your identification
Complete the court’s name-change petition or application
File the petition with the appropriate court and pay any filing fee
Notify the other parent if required by law
Attend any scheduled court hearing
Obtain the court order approving the name change
Update the child’s records with the new last name, including Social Security, school, medical, and passport records