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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.

In many cases, the marriage certificate is all you need to make a name change official, but some situations require a court order to facilitate a name change. A name change petition may be necessary if, perhaps, you didn't have a legal wedding or you want to change your first name.

You must have a Petition and Order ready to be presented to the judge. The forms can be found at Forms page or can be obtained from the Clerk's Office. It costs $166.50 to do a name change. You DO NOT have to have an attorney.

Name change actions can take anywhere from a day, to six (6) months (sometimes even longer). The time it takes for such action to be ordered/decreed varies not only from county to county, but sometimes from courthouse to courthouse as well.

You must visit a Driver Service Center to make changes to your name. You will need your current license and the original or certified document showing the reason for the change; for example: An original or certified marriage certificate, original or certified copy of your divorce decree, or the original court order.

Legal Name Change A Petition for Name Change and an Order granting the name change will be required for the hearing. The Petition and the Order should explain the reasons why a change of name is desired. Once you have your documents prepared a hearing date should be set before the Judge of the General Sessions Court.