Legal Name Change

This process is managed by your county court. We provide general information to get started on your child’s name change, but it’s always best to contact your local court directly.

If you’re legally entitled to reside in the USA you can apply for a legal name change, but be ready for considerable expense and delay in the processing of replacement cards.

You can be known by any name, but to get identification and records changed you need a court order. Fees and turn around vary significantly between states.

If you’ve decided to file a legal name change application with the court we have some hard to find information to help you along the way!

Once you have a court document you must then contact all the necessary companies to get your accounts and identification updated.

Legal name change petitions should be filed with your local courthouse. Turnaround times vary significantly by county and filing fees are set by your state.