Question: how do you legally change your name in michigan?
Answer: Step 1 – Fill-in Petition to Change Name – Form PC51. ...  Step 2 – Arrange to Have Fingerprints Taken. ...  Step 3 – Pay Fingerprinting and Background Check Fee. ...  Step 4 – Gather Documents. ...  Step 5 – File Documents with Circuit Court. ...  Step 6 – Pay Filing Fee. ...  Step 7 – Publication of Name Change. ...  Step 8 – Pay Publication Fee.