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Name Change Resources
Nov 7, 2024 2:13 AM

  We won't sugar coat it: the legal and administrative logistics of a name change — whether it's your own or your child's — can be overwhelming. To make your process easier, we've compiled a far-reaching collection of name change resources, organized by location.

  In the United States, name changes are processed at the state (sometimes county) level, while Australia and Canada vary their requirements by territory or province. It's a bit more straightforward in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, which have single systems.

  Click the button that corresponds with your location, and you'll be taken directly to relevant name change resources. There, you'll find everything you need to know about how to legally change a name in your area.

  

Name Change Resources by State

Alabama Name Changes

  Alaska Name Changes

  Arizona Name Changes

  Arkansas Name Changes

  California Name Changes

  Colorado Name Changes

  Connecticut Name Changes

  Delaware Adult Name Changes

  Delaware Child Name Changes

  District of Columbia Name Changes

  Florida Name Changes

  Georgia Name Changes

  Hawaii Name Changes

  Idaho Name Changes

  Illinois Name Changes

  Indiana Name Changes

  Iowa Name Changes

  Kansas Adult Name Changes

  Kansas Child Name Changes

  Kentucky Name Changes

  Louisiana Name Changes

  Maine Name Changes

  Maryland Name Changes

  Massachusetts Name Changes

  Michigan Name Changes

  Minnesota Name Changes

  Missouri Name Changes

  Montana Name Changes

  Nebraska Adult Name Changes

  Nebraska Child Name Changes

  Nevada Adult Name Changes

  Nevada Child Name Changes

  New Hampshire Name Changes

  New Jersey Adult Name Changes

  New Jersey Child Name Changes

  New Mexico Name Changes

  New York Name Changes

  North Carolina Name Changes

  North Dakota Adult Name Changes

  North Dakota Child Name Changes

  Ohio Name Changes

  Oklahoma Adult Name Changes

  Oklahoma Child Name Changes

  Oregon Name Changes

  Pennsylvania Name Changes

  Rhode Island Name Changes

  South Carolina Name Changes

  South Dakota Adult Name Changes

  South Dakota Child Name Changes

  Tennessee Name Changes

  Texas Name Changes

  Utah Name Changes

  Vermont Name Changes

  Virginia Name Changes

  Washington Name Changes

  West Virginia Name Changes

  Wisconsin Name Changes

  Wyoming Name Changes

  

Name Change Resources by Country

Name Changes in the United Kingdom

UK Adult Name Changes

  UK Child Name Changes

  

Name Changes in Australia

New South Wales Name Changes

  Queensland Name Changes

  South Australia Adult Name Changes

  South Australia Child Name Changes

  Tasmania Name Changes

  Victoria Adult Name Changes

  Victoria Child Name Changes

  Western Australia Adult Name Changes

  Western Australia Child Name Changes

  

Name Changes in New Zealand

New Zealand Name Changes

  

Name Changes in Canada

Alberta Name Changes

  British Columbia Name Changes

  Manitoba Name Changes

  New Brunswick Name Changes

  Newfoundland and Labrador Name Changes

  Northwest Territories Adult Name Changes

  Northwest Territories Child Name Changes

  Nova Scotia Name Changes

  Nunavut Name Changes

  Ontario Name Changes

  Prince Edward Island Name Changes

  Québec Name Changes

  Yukon Adult Name Changes

  Yukon Child Name Changes

  

Go back to the main Name Change Guide

  

About the Author

  

Sophie Kihm

LinkSophie Kihm's Personal Website

  Sophie Kihm has been writing for Nameberry since 2015. She has contributed stories on the top 2020s names, Gen Z names, and cottagecore baby names. Sophie is Nameberry’s resident Name Guru to the Stars, where she suggests names for celebrity babies. She also manages the Nameberry Instagram and Pinterest.

  Sophie Kihm's articles on names have run on People, Today, The Huffington Post, and more. She has been quoted as a name expert by The Washington Post, People, The Huffington Post, and more. You can follow her personally on Instagram or Pinterest, or contact her at [email protected]. Sophie lives in Chicago.

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