How do I change my name in Louisiana?

Get certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, then update Social Security, your Louisiana 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 Louisiana?

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.

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How to Change Your Name in Louisiana

Every Louisiana 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 Louisiana county

Every Louisiana county is covered. Pick yours for the offices, fees and forms that apply where you live.

Acadia Parish Allen Parish Ascension Parish Assumption Parish Avoyelles Parish Beauregard Parish Bienville Parish Bossier Parish Caddo Parish Calcasieu Parish Caldwell Parish Cameron Parish Catahoula Parish Claiborne Parish Concordia Parish De Soto Parish East Baton Rouge Parish East Carroll Parish East Feliciana Parish Evangeline Parish Franklin Parish Grant Parish Iberia Parish Iberville Parish Jackson Parish Jefferson Parish Jefferson Davis Parish La Salle Parish Lafayette Parish Lafourche Parish Lincoln Parish Livingston Parish Madison Parish Morehouse Parish Natchitoches Parish Orleans Parish Ouachita Parish Plaquemines Parish Pointe Coupee Parish Rapides Parish Red River Parish Richland Parish Sabine Parish St. Bernard Parish St. Charles Parish St. Helena Parish St. James Parish St. John the Baptist Parish St. Landry Parish St. Martin Parish St. Mary Parish St. Tammany Parish Tangipahoa Parish Tensas Parish Terrebonne Parish Union Parish Vermilion Parish Vernon Parish Washington Parish Webster Parish West Baton Rouge Parish West Carroll Parish West Feliciana Parish Winn Parish

The Louisiana name-change steps

1. Certified copies. Get them from your county clerk (marriage) or the Clerk of Court (divorce or court order).
2. Social Security. Update your SSA record first — it's free.
3. Louisiana OMV. Reissue your license with your new name.
4. Passport. Submit the correct form with a certified copy.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I change my name in Louisiana?: Get certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, then update Social Security, your Louisiana 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 Louisiana?: 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.