It certainly is. Would you accept that explanation if the ruling in question was a divorce decree, AFM? I would look into that before giving them any more paperwork that they probably don't have the authority to ask for. IMHO.
His brother just went through the same thing a few months ago. I told him he needs to look into this.
Seems to me one would get a letter informing him of the change. He went before one judge ( a lady ) when he got it originally and yet the one who retired is a man.
Makes no sense, but then again this is Erie County, NY.