[OR] [OR] How do I get court fees waived for a name change?
Is there a way to legally change my name free of charge? Since I heard that's a possibility after filling out the petition
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There is a fee of $166 to file a name change petition in the county of your friend. If they cannot afford the fee then they would need to get the fee waiver form from the court and fill it out. It will request information on your friend's financial status and if they are found to be at poverty level then the court may waive the fee for filing.
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Is there a way to legally change my name free of charge? Since I heard that's a possibility after filling out the petition
Lexi, Chatbot
I understand you're looking to legally change your name. Have you already filled out a petition for a name change?
Yes. All I have to do is print the filled out document.
Lexi, Chatbot
Are you currently facing any financial hardship that may qualify you for a fee waiver in this process?
No. This is for my friend, not me. He just needed help filling out the application.
Lexi, Chatbot
Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they'll be able to help with the application.
Just that this name change process is for my friend, not me. He just needed help filling out the application and is pretty shy and introverted so I'm advocating for him.
Charlie
Hello, my name is Charlie, and I am a licensed attorney. I would like to welcome you to AskaLawyer! I apologize that you are experiencing these issues, but I will be happy to assist you with your questions today. Please allow me a moment to review your question, and I will be right with you.
Charlie
Which state does your friend live in?
Oregon
Charlie
Which county in Oregon?
Marion County
Charlie
Is your friend an adult or a minor?
Adult
Charlie
Did your friend already find the petition to file for the name change?
Yes, and I helped fill the form out
Charlie
Is the question just regarding the fee to file for a name change? It is not free, there is a fee.
Yeah it's just about the fee. Isn't there like a program out in our state for it to be free of charge?
Charlie
It is not a program per se but each court has a fee waiver that your friend can fill out and if they can prove that they cannot pay for the filing fee then it may be waived.
Oh great, where can we find that fee waiver?
Charlie
There is a fee of $166 to file a name change petition in the county of your friend. If they cannot afford the fee then they would need to get the fee waiver form from the court and fill it out. It will request information on your friend's financial status and if they are found to be at poverty level then the court may waive the fee for filing.
Charlie
If at any time you need an attorney to assist you, you can find a local attorney by contacting your local bar association and asking for a referral to one. You can also contact your local legal aid society, as they offer free and low-cost services in these cases.
Another good resource is to contact your local law schools, as they often have clinics with attorneys that will assist in these types of cases. My ultimate goal during our conversation is to ensure that you clearly understand the next steps to take in this matter. Please let me know if you need any clarification on the next steps or have any follow-up questions, as I will be very happy to assist you further.
Charlie
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