N.C. Gen. Statutes > Chapter 101 North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 101 – Names of Persons Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates | Other versions § 101-1 Legislature may regulate change by general but not private law § 101-2 Procedure for changing name; petition; notice § 101-3 Contents of petition § 101-4 Proof of good character to accompany petition § 101-5 Name change application requirements; grounds for clerk to order or deny name change; certificate and record § 101-6 Effect of change; only one change, except as provided § 101-7 Recording name change § 101-8 Resumption of name by widow or widower Ask a name change law question, get an answer ASAP!Thousands of highly rated, verified name change lawyers.Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights. Ask a question, get an answer ASAP!