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How to Change Your Name in Idaho
Every Idaho 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 Idaho county
Every Idaho county is covered. Pick yours for the offices, fees and forms that apply where you live.
Ada County
Adams County
Bannock County
Bear Lake County
Benewah County
Bingham County
Blaine County
Boise County
Bonner County
Bonneville County
Boundary County
Butte County
Camas County
Canyon County
Caribou County
Cassia County
Clark County
Clearwater County
Custer County
Elmore County
Franklin County
Fremont County
Gem County
Gooding County
Idaho County
Jefferson County
Jerome County
Kootenai County
Latah County
Lemhi County
Lewis County
Lincoln County
Madison County
Minidoka County
Nez Perce County
Oneida County
Owyhee County
Payette County
Power County
Shoshone County
Teton County
Twin Falls County
Valley County
Washington County
The Idaho 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. Idaho 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 Idaho?
- Get certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, then update Social Security, your Idaho 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 Idaho?
- 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.