Question: how to legally change your child's last name in maryland?
Answer: Step 1 – Fill-in Petition for Name Change. ... 
Step 2 – Fill-in Consent Form(s) ... 
Step 3 – Fill-in Order for Name Change. ... 
Step 4 – Fill-in Notice of Name Change. ... 
Step 5 – Gather Documents. ... 
Step 6 – File Documents with the Circuit Court. ... 
Step 7 – Pay Filing Fee. ... 
Step 8 – Publication of Name Change.