This document states the reasons and other required details for your name change.
This document states the reasons and other required details for your name change.
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Keep in mind that name change fees can cost in the range of $150 ? $200 depending on your district and how many copies of the court order you request. The Petition must state your current name, the new name you want and the reasons for the name change.
You must: Fill out a Petition for Change of Name. It must state all of these: Your current legal name and the name you want.File a Petition in the district court of the county where you live. You must show photo ID when you file.Schedule a hearing date. The clerk will schedule a date for you to appear before a judge.
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. You will need to contact the District Court in the county where you reside in order to obtain the needed forms.
DO I HAVE TO PAY ANY MONEY FOR A NAME CHANGE? Yes. Washington law requires a name change petitioner to pay $287.50 for a district court name change brought under RCW 4.24.