§ 31. Right to petition for change of name

Cite as: 12 CNCA § 31

Any citizen of Cherokee Nation, who has been domiciled in the Nation for more than thirty (30) days, and has been an actual resident of the county next preceding the filing of the action, may petition for a change of name in a civil action in the District Court. If the person be a minor, the action may be brought by guardian or next friend as in other actions.