District of Columbia Statutes
§ 16-2501 — Application; persons who may file.
District of Columbia·Title 16 Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]·Ch. 25 Change of Name or Gender.
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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In re Phillips
871 A.2d 513 (District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 2005)
Legislative History
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)
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