Form 15 – Notice of Intention to Resume Prior Surname

Form 15 – Notice of Intention to Resume Prior Surname is what you fill out if you want to go back to using your last name from before you got married, after a divorce.

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Notice of Intention to Resume Prior Surname

You have to get the form notarized and file it with the court. Some counties let you file it online, while others want a paper copy. Once it’s filed correctly, you’re legally allowed to start using your prior last name again. You can then use the court document to update things like your ID, bank accounts, and other official records.

The form includes info like:

  • The divorce case number
  • Names of both people in the case
  • The date the divorce was filed or finalized
  • And the exact last name you want to go back to

It’s a way to officially tell the court, “Hey, I’m going back to my old name,” under Pennsylvania law (Title 54 P.S. 704).

To complete your Notice of Intention to Resume Prior Surname form online, simply follow these steps:

  1. Fill out a short “Eligibility Check” to confirm that your relocation request meets state requirements.
  2. Provide key details in a quick questionnaire so we can learn more about your case and prepare your customized forms.
  3. Submit your answers and receive your ready-to-file divorce documents in just a few days!
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