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How to Change Your Name in Alabama
Every Alabama county handles name changes a little differently — different clerk offices, fees, and processing times. Below are detailed, county-specific guides plus the steps that apply statewide.
Pick your Alabama county
Every Alabama county is covered. Pick yours for the offices, fees and forms that apply where you live.
Autauga County
Baldwin County
Barbour County
Bibb County
Blount County
Bullock County
Butler County
Calhoun County
Chambers County
Cherokee County
Chilton County
Choctaw County
Clarke County
Clay County
Cleburne County
Coffee County
Colbert County
Conecuh County
Coosa County
Covington County
Crenshaw County
Cullman County
Dale County
Dallas County
DeKalb County
Elmore County
Escambia County
Etowah County
Fayette County
Franklin County
Geneva County
Greene County
Hale County
Henry County
Houston County
Jackson County
Jefferson County
Lamar County
Lauderdale County
Lawrence County
Lee County
Limestone County
Lowndes County
Macon County
Madison County
Marengo County
Marion County
Marshall County
Mobile County
Monroe County
Montgomery County
Morgan County
Perry County
Pickens County
Pike County
Randolph County
Russell County
Shelby County
St. Clair County
Sumter County
Talladega County
Tallapoosa County
Tuscaloosa County
Walker County
Washington County
Wilcox County
Winston County
The Alabama name-change steps
1. Certified copies. Get them from your county clerk (marriage) or the Probate Judge (divorce or court order).
2. Social Security. Update your SSA record first — it's free.
3. Alabama ALEA. Reissue your license with your new name.
4. Passport. Submit the correct form with a certified copy.
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- How do I change my name in Alabama?
- Get certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, then update Social Security, your Alabama driver's license, and your passport in that order. Exact offices and fees vary by county — pick your county below.
- How long does a name change take in Alabama?
- A marriage or divorce name change usually takes a few weeks once you have certified copies. A court-order name change takes longer because of the petition and hearing.