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To begin, you'll need to gather the necessary documents for a name change. These typically include your marriage certificate, identification documents, and proof of residency. Once you have these documents in order, you can proceed with completing the name change application.

To obtain a legal name change in Montana, an applicant must submit a petition to the court. The applicant must publish notice of the hearing time and place in a county newspaper for four weeks. The applicant may request the petition and hearing to be sealed for their safety.

NAME CHANGE (SEALED) A person may seek a name change for any number of reasons such as divorce, safety reasons, gender change, or simply wanting a new name. Montana law provides a formal name change process under MCA Title 27, Chapter 31.

Fill out the Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5) (PDF) and bring it to a local office along with unexpired identification and proof of name change, such as a marriage or divorce document, adoption decree, amended or corrected birth certificate, court order with the name change, or tribal document.

Complete a Petition for Name Change Download and fill out the Petition for Name Change. Be sure to sign and date it. This is the first document in the Name Change Packet provided by Montana courts. By submitting this form, you are asking the court to change your name and set a hearing date.

In Montana, a person who wishes to change their name must give the public adequate notice of the change and the opportunity to oppose the change. This public notice comes in the form of a newspaper announcement in your home county. Proof of publication is then provided to the Clerk of the Court.