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Can I Change My Name for Free? The legal procedure to change your name will require you to pay filing and court fees. Additionally, you will also need to pay for new identification, such as an updated driver's license or healthcare card. However, you don't need to pay to update your name on your Social Security card.

In order to change your surname on government documents, such as a driver's licence, you will need to show your divorce papers (or spouse's death certificate) together with documents (such as a birth certificate) showing the name you want to resume using.

There is a $120 government fee for a legal change of name. This fee is for all the name changes included on one application form. Registry agents will also charge a service fee. Service fees vary among registry agents.

The cost for changing your name varies by state. In some states the fee is under $100, but other states may charge up to $500. Keep in mind that you may also have to pay a fee to a newspaper for publication in addition to the court filings. Check your state court website for filing fee details.

The court may choose to publish the name change application in the local newspaper. This may require the posting of additional funds with the court to cover the cost of publication. The filing fee is $83.60 for adult name changes. If publication is required, the filing fee is instead $153.60.

Certified copies of name change judgement entries can be requested in person in Room 123 at the Probate Court, or by a written request through the mail (the request must include the case number, and names before and after the change).