I am married and changing my last name back to my maiden name. I have filled out and paid all my fees but in the state of Iowa under the 674...

Question

I am married and changing my last name back to my maiden name. I have filled out and paid all my fees but in the state of Iowa under the 674. Notice-Consent it states that if married, the petitioner must give legal notice to the spouse in the manner of an original notice, of the filing of the petition. What does that mean and how do I go about giving legal notice to my husband who is totally on board with changing my name?

Answer

Have your husband file a document titled "Acceptance of Service" that he signs before a notary. The Acceptance of Service shall state: I accept service of the Petition for Name Change of my now wife _________________ on this __ day of April 2014." Attached to the Acceptance of Service you should attach the petition for name change.