Sec. 17. (a) If a court grants a name change under IC 34-28-2 (or IC 34-4-6 before its repeal) to a person:
(1) against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated; and
(2) whose name is maintained within the index in accordance with this chapter;
the person must notify the department regarding the name change not more than ten (10) business days after the court enters a decree changing the person's name.
(b) The notice under subsection (a) must include a copy of the decree of the court that changes the name of the person, certified under the seal of the clerk of court.