Whoever, being a resident of the District and desiring a change of name, may file an application in the Superior Court setting forth the reasons therefor and also the name desired to be assumed. If the applicant is an infant, the application shall be filed by his parent, guardian, or next friend.

History

Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 595, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1

July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 560, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 145(i)

Editor's Notes

D.C. Law 20-37 added “or Gender” at the end of the chapter heading.

Prior Codifications

1973 Ed., § 16-2501.

1981 Ed., § 16-2501.

Cross References

Superior court, jurisdiction, see § 11-921.

Adopted persons, change of name, see § 16-312.