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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 101-4 (2026)

Proof of good character to accompany petition

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The applicant shall also file with said petition proof of his good character, which proof must be made by at least two citizens of the county who know his standing: Provided, however, proof of good  character shall not be required when the application is for the change of name of a child under 16 years of age. (1891, c. 145; Rev., s. 2148; C.S., s. 2973; 1963, c. 206.)

 

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Cited in 1 case, 1975–1975 · leading case: In Re the Change of Name of Mohlman, 216 S.E.2d 147 (N.C. Ct. App. 1975).
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In Re the Change of Name of Mohlman, 216 S.E.2d 147 (N.C. Ct. App. 1975). · cites it 3× “§ 101-3 prescribes the information which the application shall contain, and G.S. § 101-4 requires that the applicant shall file with the petition proof of his good character "which proof must be made by at least two citizens of the county who know his standing".”
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