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How long will the entire application for change of name take? 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.
Legal name changes (other than those done through marriage) are handled by the District Court of the county you where you live. Ramsey county residents call the Civil Court 651-266-8253 or download instructions and forms from the Ramsey District Court website.
After the Order is signed, you can obtain certified copies of the Order from the Court Administrator's office for a fee of $14 each. Certified copies of this order will be needed to change your personal records (see the document entitled Notice to Persons Who Have Had Their Name Changed for more information).
The Minnesota Name Change Process. First on every newlywed's list is changing the name on your Social Security card. To update your name, complete the SS-5 form and file it with your driver's license/U.S. passport and your certified marriage certificate. There is no fee for your name change at this agency!
Legal name changes (other than those done through marriage) are handled by the District Court of the county you where you live. Ramsey county residents call the Civil Court 651-266-8253 or download instructions and forms from the Ramsey District Court website.
If you are eligible to apply for a name change in the State of Minnesota, you must file an "Application" and other forms with the District Court in the county where you live. Depending on your situation, you may also have to notify third-parties.
PRIVACY: With some exceptions, the public can generally access court files. Any information in your name change file will be accessible unless the court determines that the name change is made in connection with participation in a victim or witness protection program. MINOR NAME CHANGE: Minn. Stat.