# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action

### Subtitle 22. Change of Name -- Waiver of Publication Requirement

#### Section 3-2201

On motion by an individual who has filed an action for change of name under Maryland Rule 15-901, the court shall waive the publication requirement under the rule.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)