Ohio Rev. Code § 2717.03: Contents of application for change of name.

Subject to sections 2717.07 and 2717.19 of the Revised Code, an application for a change of name shall set forth all of the following:

(A) That the applicant has been a bona fide resident of the county for at least sixty days prior to the filing of the application.

(B) The reason for which the change of name is sought.

(C) The requested new name.