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Adult Name Change When an adult wishes to legally change their name, a petition needs to be filed with the Court of Common Pleas; there is a filing fee of $333.23 that may be waived by the Court if you can prove you are low-income, however, there are usually publication fees that cannot be waived by the Court.

Some changes of name can be obtained by submitting the correct forms to the Department of Vital Statistics or to the Court of Common Pleas in your county of residence. Other name changes will depend on the discretion of the judge, who is assigned to hear the petition for a name change.

To change from your maiden name to your married name on your Pennsylvania driver's license, you will need to complete the DL-80 form and file it along with your certified marriage certificate, $13.50, and proof of Pennsylvania residence (such as a utility bill) if your address has changed.

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.

A person must petition the court for a name change, and the court can then decide whether or not to grant it. The forms below are available in Word and PDF format. Go to the State Police or your local Municipal Police Department in Northampton County and request to be fingerprinted.

Legal documentation showing the name change (i.e., a certified marriage certificate issued by a county court or a court order) along with an updated Social Security card showing your new legal name must be presented at a driver license center to record the name change and update your record.