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How to Change Your Name in Minnesota
Every Minnesota 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 Minnesota county
Every Minnesota county is covered. Pick yours for the offices, fees and forms that apply where you live.
Aitkin County
Anoka County
Becker County
Beltrami County
Benton County
Big Stone County
Blue Earth County
Brown County
Carlton County
Carver County
Cass County
Chippewa County
Chisago County
Clay County
Clearwater County
Cook County
Cottonwood County
Crow Wing County
Dakota County
Dodge County
Douglas County
Faribault County
Fillmore County
Freeborn County
Goodhue County
Grant County
Hennepin County
Houston County
Hubbard County
Isanti County
Itasca County
Jackson County
Kanabec County
Kandiyohi County
Kittson County
Koochiching County
Lac qui Parle County
Lake County
Lake of the Woods County
Le Sueur County
Lincoln County
Lyon County
Mahnomen County
Marshall County
Martin County
McLeod County
Meeker County
Mille Lacs County
Morrison County
Mower County
Murray County
Nicollet County
Nobles County
Norman County
Olmsted County
Otter Tail County
Pennington County
Pine County
Pipestone County
Polk County
Pope County
Ramsey County
Red Lake County
Redwood County
Renville County
Rice County
Rock County
Roseau County
Scott County
Sherburne County
Sibley County
St. Louis County
Stearns County
Steele County
Stevens County
Swift County
Todd County
Traverse County
Wabasha County
Wadena County
Waseca County
Washington County
Watonwan County
Wilkin County
Winona County
Wright County
Yellow Medicine County
The Minnesota name-change steps
1. Certified copies. Get them from your county clerk (marriage) or the Court Administrator (divorce or court order).
2. Social Security. Update your SSA record first — it's free.
3. Minnesota DVS. 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 Minnesota?
- Get certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, then update Social Security, your Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
- 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.