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How to Change Your Name in Arizona
Every Arizona 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 Arizona county
Every Arizona county is covered. Pick yours for the offices, fees and forms that apply where you live.
Apache County
Cochise County
Coconino County
Gila County
Graham County
Greenlee County
La Paz County
Maricopa County
Mohave County
Navajo County
Pima County
Pinal County
Santa Cruz County
Yavapai County
Yuma County
The Arizona name-change steps
1. Certified copies. Get them from your county clerk (marriage) or the Clerk of the Superior Court (divorce or court order).
2. Social Security. Update your SSA record first — it's free.
3. Arizona MVD. 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 Arizona?
- Get certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, then update Social Security, your Arizona 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 Arizona?
- 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.