If you want to change the child's last name to that of either parent's name, and the child is under the age of 18, the parents can appear before a Kansas judge in any courthouse in Kansas and complete a VS211 Paternity Consent for Birth Registration Form (PDF).
If you want to change the child's last name but both parents cannot appear before a Kansas judge in any courthouse in Kansas you will need to obtain a court order legal name change to a minor following K.S.A. 60-1402 through your local county courthouse. You may need the assistance of an attorney or legal aid for this procedure. Once the legal name change has been granted, you will need to submit the certified court order to our office along with a cover letter stating what you are wanting us to do.
If the parent(s) do not reside in the state of Kansas they will need to obtain a court order legal name change to a minor at their local courthouse. You may need the assistance of an attorney or legal aid for this procedure. Once the legal name change has been granted, you will need to submit the certified court order to our office along with a cover letter stating what you are wanting us to do.
Note: If completing the VS211 form you're not required to have an attorney to appear before the judge and there are no court fees. Contact the clerk of the district court to set up an appointment to use this form. You will need to take a certified copy of the child's birth certificate with you and some form of identification for both parents. Once the form has been completed at the courthouse, the clerk will mail it to our office.