An adult (age 18 and over) who wishes to change their name must file a petition in the Court of Common Pleas. You, the petitioner, must live in the City and County of Philadelphia.
Name Change Due to Marriage Pennsylvania does not require a name change for marriage. If the applicant wishes to change his/her name after marriage, certified copies of the marriage record will be required in order to change your driver's license and social security card.
Filers should visit the Prothonotary's Office after their hearing to receive certified copy of the name change. Filers can also request certified copies of the decree through the mail.