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How to Change Your Name in Colorado
Every Colorado 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 Colorado county
Every Colorado county is covered. Pick yours for the offices, fees and forms that apply where you live.
Adams County
Alamosa County
Arapahoe County
Archuleta County
Baca County
Bent County
Boulder County
Broomfield County
Chaffee County
Cheyenne County
Clear Creek County
Conejos County
Costilla County
Crowley County
Custer County
Delta County
Denver County
Dolores County
Douglas County
Eagle County
El Paso County
Elbert County
Fremont County
Garfield County
Gilpin County
Grand County
Gunnison County
Hinsdale County
Huerfano County
Jackson County
Jefferson County
Kiowa County
Kit Carson County
La Plata County
Lake County
Larimer County
Las Animas County
Lincoln County
Logan County
Mesa County
Mineral County
Moffat County
Montezuma County
Montrose County
Morgan County
Otero County
Ouray County
Park County
Phillips County
Pitkin County
Prowers County
Pueblo County
Rio Blanco County
Rio Grande County
Routt County
Saguache County
San Juan County
San Miguel County
Sedgwick County
Summit County
Teller County
Washington County
Weld County
Yuma County
The Colorado name-change steps
1. Certified copies. Get them from your county clerk (marriage) or the District Court Clerk (divorce or court order).
2. Social Security. Update your SSA record first — it's free.
3. Colorado DMV. 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 Colorado?
- Get certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, then update Social Security, your Colorado 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 Colorado?
- 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.