Washington Name Change — Order (Adult) is a legal document issued by the Superior Court of Washington that allows adults to change their name. This document authorizes the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) to issue a new driver's license and other identification documents in the new name. There are two types of Washington Name Change — Order (Adult): Name Change by Court Order and Name Change by Affidavit. Name Change by Court Order is used when an individual wants to change their name permanently and requires a court order. Name Change by Affidavit is an easier option and allows an individual to change their name without going to court.
Washington Name Change - Order (Adult)
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There is no legal requirement for either party in a marriage to change their name once married. If you do decide to change your name, there is no centralized process or agency that will change or update your name for all agencies. To assume a new last name, you must contact each agency individually.
If you're an adult who simply wants to change your name, common requirements include: A completed application. A copy of your birth certificate. Proof of identification.
In some states you have to appear at a brief court hearing before a judge to have your name change approved. It can take several weeks or months to receive your certificate of name change, again depending on the state. You may have to pay an additional fee for a certified copy of the name change.
Fees. Name change fees are $58.50 plus $203.50 auditor recording fee. As part of the filing fee you will be provide three certified copies of the name change order. Each additional copy is $5.
There is no legal requirement for either party in a marriage to change their name once married. If you do decide to change your name, there is no centralized process or agency that will change or update your name for all agencies. To assume a new last name, you must contact each agency individually.
Fees. Name change fees are $58.50 plus $203.50 auditor recording fee. As part of the filing fee you will be provide three certified copies of the name change order. Each additional copy is $5.
Name Changes are filed in District Court, in the county where you reside. Generally a Petition for Name Change and an Order for Name Change must be completed. Please note that these forms are not available on the Washington State Courts web site.
The Court will record your Name Change with the King County Recorder's Office. Only the Order needs to be recorded. Recording takes 6 to 8 weeks and a copy with the Recorder's Number will be returned to you.
