§ 16-2501. Application; persons who may file.

Current through October 23, 2012

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.

                
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(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).)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 16-2501.

1973 Ed., § 16-2501.