Completed and sworn petition (petition must be typed or printed legibly).
Criminal history check (Virginia State Police Form 167). You will need to submit your request directly to the State Police for them to conduct your criminal history. They will return their report to you and you must present this report when you file your Petition.
Proof of previous name change(s) (i.e. marriage license, other name change orders, etc.) to initiate case.
The filing fee is $42, payable by cash, check, money order or credit card.