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How to Change Your Name in Arkansas
Every Arkansas 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 Arkansas county
Every Arkansas county is covered. Pick yours for the offices, fees and forms that apply where you live.
Arkansas County
Ashley County
Baxter County
Benton County
Boone County
Bradley County
Calhoun County
Carroll County
Chicot County
Clark County
Clay County
Cleburne County
Cleveland County
Columbia County
Conway County
Craighead County
Crawford County
Crittenden County
Cross County
Dallas County
Desha County
Drew County
Faulkner County
Franklin County
Fulton County
Garland County
Grant County
Greene County
Hempstead County
Hot Spring County
Howard County
Independence County
Izard County
Jackson County
Jefferson County
Johnson County
Lafayette County
Lawrence County
Lee County
Lincoln County
Little River County
Logan County
Lonoke County
Madison County
Marion County
Miller County
Mississippi County
Monroe County
Montgomery County
Nevada County
Newton County
Ouachita County
Perry County
Phillips County
Pike County
Poinsett County
Polk County
Pope County
Prairie County
Pulaski County
Randolph County
Saline County
Scott County
Searcy County
Sebastian County
Sevier County
Sharp County
St. Francis County
Stone County
Union County
Van Buren County
Washington County
White County
Woodruff County
Yell County
The Arkansas name-change steps
1. Certified copies. Get them from your county clerk (marriage) or the Circuit Clerk (divorce or court order).
2. Social Security. Update your SSA record first — it's free.
3. Arkansas DFA. 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 Arkansas?
- Get certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, then update Social Security, your Arkansas 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 Arkansas?
- 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.