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There may be filing fees of approximately $25-$100 dollars set by the court, and many counties require background checks, which also have an additional cost. The most commonly required background checks are an Alabama Criminal History Record (ALEA Report, linked below) and an FBI background check.

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.

To get started you'll need either a marriage certificate or a deed poll. You can go back to your former name even if you're not divorced! Whatever your situation, we refer to this document as your certificate. Financial institutions and government departments may ask for additional documents to safeguard your identity.

Generally, one or both parents file a petition for name change in the county where the parent(s) or child resides. This petition requires a certified copy of the child's birth certificate, photo ID of the petitioner(s), proof of residency, and criminal background checks.

The fee is $25.00 and they will accept either a cashier's check or money order. Please refer to the Alabama Department of Public Safety's website listed below for required photo identification (follow the links).

A name change isn't necessarily a difficult legal task, but it does require some research, preparation, and paperwork. You'll need to obtain some form of legal proof of a name change, most often a certified copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or a court order changing your name.