In most cases, you must file a petition with your local court to change your name. To do so, you may need to file paperwork and appear before a judge to complete the process. Find your local government website and contact your circuit court to get information about how you can legally change your name.
Steps with the Arizona Courts You can go online at or in person at a court location closest to where you live.
Change of Name or Address Come in person to the Clerk's Office at either of the following locations: Or write to Clerk of Superior Court, Family Support Center/Services at: 201 W. Or send a FAX to (602) 506-1937; or download the forms and corresponding instructions from the Self Service Center Webpage.
BRING PHOTO IDENTIFICATION of the person requesting a name change to the hearing. Government-issued photo identification, such as a drivers' license is acceptable. BRING A COPY of your original ARIZONA BIRTH CERTIFICATE. BRING A date stamped copy of ALL of your FILED DOCUMENTS.
In most cases, you must file a petition with your local court to change your name. To do so, you may need to file paperwork and appear before a judge to complete the process. Find your local government website and contact your circuit court to get information about how you can legally change your name.
Court order In most cases, you must file a petition with your local court to change your name. To do so, you may need to file paperwork and appear before a judge to complete the process. Find your local government website and contact your circuit court to get information about how you can legally change your name.
Change of Name or Address Come in person to the Clerk's Office at either of the following locations: Or write to Clerk of Superior Court, Family Support Center/Services at: 201 W. Or send a FAX to (602) 506-1937; or download the forms and corresponding instructions from the Self Service Center Webpage.
Most state government websites have name change application forms available online. In legal terms, this form may consist of a petition and an Order To Show Cause to legally change your name. You should be able to submit a name change application form on a web page online.