Application; persons who may file. 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. (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).) Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-2501. 1973 Ed., § 16-2501. Cross References Adopted persons, change of name, see § 16-312. Superior court, jurisdiction, see § 11-921. Editor's Notes D.C. Law 20-37 added 'or Gender' at the end of the chapter heading.
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