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How to Change Your Name in Maine
Every Maine 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 Maine county
Every Maine county is covered. Pick yours for the offices, fees and forms that apply where you live.
Androscoggin County
Aroostook County
Cumberland County
Franklin County
Hancock County
Kennebec County
Knox County
Lincoln County
Oxford County
Penobscot County
Piscataquis County
Sagadahoc County
Somerset County
Waldo County
Washington County
York County
The Maine name-change steps
1. Certified copies. Get them from your county clerk (marriage) or the Probate Court (divorce or court order).
2. Social Security. Update your SSA record first — it's free.
3. Maine BMV. 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 Maine?
- Get certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, then update Social Security, your Maine 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 Maine?
- 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.