Pennsylvania HB845 amends name change procedures, requiring court approval for certain changes and allowing administrative applications for others.
Pennsylvania HB845 modifies the process for changing names in Pennsylvania. It mandates court approval for name changes involving minors, convicted felons, and certain other circumstances. The bill also introduces an administrative application process for name changes, allowing individuals to apply directly to the Department of Health. This process includes fingerprinting and notification of law enforcement agencies. The bill specifies that convicted felons can only change their names if they have completed their sentence or have been pardoned.
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