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.
D.C. Code § 16-2501
Application; persons who may file
Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 595, Pub
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